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What does CL:F represent in ASL?
What does CL:F represent in ASL?
Which classifier is used for flat and round objects?
Which classifier is used for flat and round objects?
What does CL:C refer to?
What does CL:C refer to?
What does CL:BB signify?
What does CL:BB signify?
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Which classifier is used for indicating a stationary object?
Which classifier is used for indicating a stationary object?
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What does CL:55 represent?
What does CL:55 represent?
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What is CL:3 used for?
What is CL:3 used for?
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What does CL:44 mean?
What does CL:44 mean?
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What does CL:4 signify?
What does CL:4 signify?
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Study Notes
ASL Classifiers Overview
- CL:F: Represents small, round objects such as coins.
- CL:LL (dots on top): Used for flat, round items like pancakes.
- CL:LL: Denotes larger flat and round objects, for instance, large puddles.
- CL:C: Indicates small container-like objects, examples include cups and bottles.
- CL:CC: Represents container-like objects such as bowls.
- CL:CC: For larger container-like objects, like hay boxes.
Various Object Classifiers
- CL:BB: Represents objects with flat surfaces, such as a small table.
- CL:BB: Used for longer flat objects, like a long table.
- CL:3: Refers to vehicles, including cars and bikes.
- CL:A: Depicts a person or bipedal animal, for example, a child or gorilla.
- CL:B: Represents flat objects, such as paper.
- CL:G: Indicates an amount of liquid.
Solid and Height Classifiers
- CL:L (dots on top): Represents the thickness of a solid object.
- CL:BB (up and down): Depicts the height of a stack.
- CL:A (dot on top): Indicates a stationary object, for example, a vase or house.
Air and Movement Classifiers
- CL: weird Y: Used to signify winged aircraft.
- CL:V (dots on top): Depicts small or crouching humans or animals, such as frogs or children.
- CL:1: Shows the direction of movement for animals or upright humans.
Quantity and Flow Classifiers
- CL:44: Represents many objects, like shirts and books.
- CL:B (arch): Indicates a small pile of objects, such as food or dishes.
- CL:BB (arch): Represents a large pile of objects, including clothes or furniture.
- CL:55: Denotes a large quantity of people, cars, or animals.
- CL:44 (left people): Indicates a continuing stream of people passing by.
- CL:44 (left): Represents a continuous stream of objects moving, akin to an assembly line.
- CL:4: Depicts a flow of liquid, such as gas leaks.
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Test your knowledge of American Sign Language classifiers with these flashcards. Each card features a specific classifier and its corresponding definition, focusing on various objects and their shapes. Perfect for ASL learners at all levels!
