How to sign “Apples” in ASL
The BSL sign for “Apples” isn't in our dictionary yet — it will be fingerspelled in BSL mode, never replaced with this ASL sign.
Step by step
- Close your dominant hand into a fist and bend your index finger into an X handshape.
- Press the bent knuckle of your index finger firmly against your cheek.
- Pivot your wrist to twist the knuckle back and forth on your cheek.
- Keep your palm facing sideways and your elbow steady so only the wrist turns.
- Imagine biting into a crisp apple — the twist mimics the chewing motion.
Practice tip
Plural of “Apple” — sign the base sign (often repeated) for more than one.
Fingerspell “Apples”
Letter by letter — a handy backup if you forget the sign above. This is not the sign itself.
Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.