American Sign Language: "wash" The right sign for "wash" depends on your concept. The general sign for "wash" is made by closing both hands into "A" hands with your dominant hand on top. Make a circular "scrubbing" movement with the hand that is on top--as if washing something. The hand on the bottom doesn't move. WASH (general sign) Wash a car or a wall: Memory aid: "Wax on, wax off." Good thing you learned this sign, now you can defend yourself. Wash a dish: The dominant hand moves. The non-dominant hand represents the dish being washed. Wash a load of laundry (clothes), or a "washing machine." Example: "Do you like doing laundry?" You can learn sign language (ASL) online at American Sign Language University ™ Lifeprint.com © Dr. William Vicars

American Sign Language: "wash"

The right sign for "wash" depends on your concept.

The general sign for "wash" is made by closing both hands into "A" hands with your dominant hand on top. Make a circular "scrubbing" movement with the hand that is on top--as if washing something. The hand on the bottom doesn't move.

WASH (general sign)

Wash a car or a wall:

Memory aid: "Wax on, wax off." Good thing you learned this sign, now you can defend yourself.

Wash a dish:
The dominant hand moves. The non-dominant hand represents the dish being washed.

Wash a load of laundry (clothes), or a "washing machine."

Example:
"Do you like doing laundry?"