FLY-insect: The
American Sign Language (ASL) sign for "fly / insect"
For other meanings of "fly" (such as
"flying" see: FLY)
FLY-(insect)
As in a bug that flies around and bothers people.
Version 1: Spell it.



Because the word "fly" is so short (three letters) this concept is often just spelled out. But, if for some reason, (maybe you are telling a story), and you need an actual sign for fly here is a sign that works pretty good for indicating the insect known as a "fly."
FLY:


If you want to talk about a fly buzzing around, I'd use an "F" handshape. Pretend you are holding a fly between your index finger and thumb. Then wiggle your hand around as if the imaginary fly between your finger and thumb were buzzing around in the air.
FLY-("buzzing around")






Sample sentence: HOUSE F-L-Y KNOW BUG-[buzz-around] F-L-Y FAST SLOW WHICH?
Some types of FLIES:
FRUIT FLY:

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SAND FLY:


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HORSE FLY:

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DRAGON FLY:
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If you want to learn more animal signs, check out:
Notes:
Also see: "FIREFLY"
Also see: INSECTS
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