X@Cheek-PalmForward X@Chin-PalmForward

American Sign Language

Alternative forms

The location of this sign corresponds to the location where the razor is used:

• X@Neck-PalmAside-X@Chin-PalmAside
• X@Chest-PalmAside-X@Sternum-PalmAside
• X@Leg-PalmAside-X@Leg-PalmAside

Etymology

Derived from the action of using a razor to shave.

Production

• This one-handed ASL sign is produced as follows:
  1. Posture the dominant hand in the “X” handshape Cheek, palm facing forward.
  2. Make a slight arc movement to the following posture.
  3. Posture the dominant hand in the “X” handshape at the chin, palm facing forward.
  4. Repeat the movement to indicate the continuous aspect of the sign.

Verb

‌If you can, please upload a png or jpg image showing the production of this sign. (ASL gloss: SHAVE)

1. to shave

   (ASL gloss) SHAVE ME HATE WHY ME MUST DO EVERYDAY!

   "I hate to shave because I must do it every day!"

See also

• X@Cheek-PalmBack X@Chin-PalmBack (“sex”)