Sign of the Day for Tuesday, February 3, 2026

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National Feed the Birds Day & National Bird-Feeding Month.

FEED

(as in "the verb 'feed the animals' and the noun 'give the horse her feed'")

What is being signed (English Meaning)

FEED (as in "the verb 'feed the animals' and the noun 'give the horse her feed'")


Sign Type
  • ASL

Sign Description

Both hands in the Flat O Handshape, palms facing up in front of the body. The dominant hand touches the mouth first, then comes downward and both hands make a forward movement, dominant hand is closest to the body.


Memory Aid

Think of a farmer tossing feed to chickens.


This Sign is Used to Say (Sign Synonyms)
  • FEED (as in "the verb 'feed the animals' and the noun 'give the horse her feed'")
  • NOURISH
  • NUTRITION

Examples of Usage
English Sentence

I feed the birds everyday.

ASL Gloss

EVERYDAY BIRDS I FEED.

English Sentence

I help feed my niece.

ASL Gloss

MY NIECE I HELP FEED SPOON‑FEED (CL:XA).


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