T Category Flashcards
T:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=extended and in between the index and middle finger.
Table:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the dominant hand on top of the elbow of the non-dominant arm. The back of the non-dominant hand is below the elbow of the dominant arm. Tap the arms against each other twice.
Notes: It also means “desk”.
Tablespoon:
Fingerspell T-B-S.
Taipei:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
L handshape.
Orientation: Have the palms of both hands face you with the index finger pointing upwards. Have the hands against each other at the side of the pinky finger.
Notes: Taipei is the capital of Taiwan.
Taiwan:
Dominant hand:
S handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing to the side if they were fully extended. Have the hand by your mouth and shake your hand from side to side.
Take a class:
“Take up” + “class”.
Take away:
Version 1: (This one is better) Dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outward. Have the palm of the dominant hand face the palm of the non-dominant hand. Then move the dominant hand downward and close the dominant hand into a fist. Notes: It also means “subtract”. Version 2: Dominant hand: Thumb and index=extended and separated. They are parallel to each other. Middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upward. Have the back of the dominant hand face you. Then, place the dominant hand against the palm of the non-dominant hand. Notes: It can be used for the sign “take away” as well, but it is a loose definition and does not fit as well as version 1 does. It also means “negative”, “minus”, and “subtract”.
Take blood from the arm:
Dominant hand:
Relaxed.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Place the back of the fingers above the non-dominant arm’s elbow. Then pull the hand towards the non-dominant hand and have the index-pinky touch the thumb.
Take care of:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
K handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the dominant hand and non-dominant hand face you. Have the dominant hand rest on top of the non-dominant hand. Move both hands together in a vertical circle.
Notes: Another version has the dominant hand palm up while on top of the non-dominant hand. Then the dominant hand taps against the top of the non-dominant hand twice. It also means “be careful with”.
Take from:
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended with the fingers separated.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand up by the side of your chest. Move the hand to the middle of the chest, close the hand into a fist, and move the hand upward.
Notes: You can also just move the hand in front of you, put the hand into a fist and then move the hand closer to you. It also means “grab”.
Take it easy:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the back of both hands up with the fingers pointing outward. Then move the hands from side to side slowly and casually.
Take off:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outward and the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing to the side. Have the dominant hand below the non-dominant hand. Turn the dominant hand so that it is perpendicular to the non-dominant hand. Run the dominant hand along the palm of the non-dominant hand and then shoot off past it.
Take pill:
Dominant hand:
Index finger and thumb=slightly curled to make a circle.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palm face you near your mouth. Extend the thumb and index finger like you popped a pill in your mouth.
Take to:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palms of both hands up and in front of you. Move the hands to the other side of your chest.
Notes: It also means “carry to”, “bring”, and “deliver”.
Take up:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended with the fingers separated.
Orientation: Have the backs of both hands up. Then move both hands up and close them into fists.
Notes: It also means “adopt”, “absorb”, and “evaporate”.
Talent:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=slightly curled with the fingers against each other.
Thumb=on top of the side of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you. Clasp the dominant hand over the side of the pinky of the non-dominant hand. Then move the dominant hand outwards and turn the dominant hand into an A handshape.
Notes: It also means “adept”, “fluent”, “good at”, and “skill”.
Talk:
Dominant hand: Index-pinky=extended and separated. Thumb=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Tap the side of the index finger against your chin twice. Notes: Often means to talk with a voice.
Talk about:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and separated.
Thumb=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Tap the side of the index finger against your chin twice. Then move your hand downward and change into a T handshape.
Notes: This is a co-articulation between “talk” and “about”.
Talk with:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side and at the side of your mouth. Then move both hands back and forth asynchronously. Notes: It also means “converse”.
Tall:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended with the fingers against each other and turned downwards.
Thumb=against the side of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side so that the side of the index finger faces you. Place the hand high near or above your head.
Notes: It is like you are touching the top of a tall person’s head. It also means “adult”.
Tan:
Dominant hand:
T handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palm facing you. Place your hand against your cheek, and then move it down a little.
Target:
Version 1: Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up with the finger pointing outwards. Spin the dominant hand’s index finger in a circle and rest on the non-dominant hand’s palm. Version 2: Dominant hand: T handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: With the palm facing you, spin the hand in a circle and have it rest on your nose.
Taurus:
Version 1:
Fingerspell.
Version 2:
“Bull”.
Taste:
Dominant hand: Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended. Middle=extended but turned downwards. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the middle finger touch your mouth.