Sign of the Day for Monday, August 18, 2025

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Featured Person: Shelley Beattie was born in August. She is a deaf professional weightlifter who became famous after being on the TV show American Gladiators.

What is being signed (English Meaning)

WEIGHTLIFTER


Sign Type
  • ASL

Sign Description

Both hands in the S Handshape, palms facing upward, hands start by the waist and move up towards chest.


Memory Aid

Think of lifting barbells.


This Sign is Used to Say (Sign Synonyms)

Example of Usage
English Sentence

Shelley Beattie was a deaf professional weightlifter who became famous after being on the TV show American Gladiators.

ASL Gloss

S‑H‑E‑L‑L‑E‑Y B‑E‑A‑T‑T‑I‑E HERSELF DEAF PRO WEIGHTLIFTER. SHE BECAME FAMOUS WHY? SHE INVOLVED #TV PROGRAM AMERICAN G‑L‑A‑D‑I‑A‑T‑O‑R‑S.


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