AIRPLANE: The American Sign Language (ASL) sign for "airplane"

 

For "AIRPLANE" use a small double motion.  You move the hand forward just a couple inches or so, then bring it back, then move it forward again.  Make sure to angle the palm down a bit so you aren't just signing "I LOVE YOU."

 

 

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You can also sign AIRPLANE to show the movement of FLYING:

 

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Note: The sign "AIRPLANE" when used in context can be interpreted as "AIRFORCE."

 


Notes: 

Also see: ► FLY

Also see: ► PILOT

 






 
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Where this sign is taught:

Taught in Lesson 18.
Reviewed in lessons: 29

Practice sentences using this sign:

AIRPLANE BEFORE YOU? (Have you ever been on an airplane before?)
YOU THINK PERSON CAN FLY WITHOUT AIRPLANE?

Related signs:

"Classifier 3" (CL:3) | BICYCLE | BOAT | BUILD | CRASH | ELEVATOR | FLY | FUN