How to Sign “Desk” in Sign Language

Whether you’re in school or working a desk job, you’ll need to know this sign.

Signing “Desk”

  1. Hand shape: Form both hands into closed “5” handshapes.
  2. Hand location: Raise both hands to about chest level. Face both palm face down. Place your dominant hand across the arm of your non-dominant hand.
  3. Movement: Tap your dominant hand on top of your non-dominant hand. And tap your non-dominant hand up against your dominant hand.
  4. Facial expression: Keep a neutral facial expression.

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Note

This is also how you sign “TABLE.”

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