How to sign “Rivers” in ASL
BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the American sign. See the BSL sign for “Rivers” instead
Step by step
- Tap the fingers of a W handshape against your chin to sign WATER first.
- Hold both flat hands in neutral space with fingers pointing forward.
- Turn both palms to face each other, about a foot apart.
- Sweep both hands forward together in a curvy side-to-side zigzag.
- Keep the zigzag smooth and continuous, picturing a winding stream flowing onward.
Practice tip
Plural of “River” — sign the base sign (often repeated) for more than one.
Fingerspell “Rivers”
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.