How to sign “Watch” in ASL
The BSL sign for “Watch” isn't in our dictionary yet — it will be fingerspelled in BSL mode, never replaced with this ASL sign.
Step by step
- Shape your dominant hand like a small telescope: thumb up, index finger extended, other fingers folded.
- Hold the hand beside your eye, aimed outward at what you are watching.
- Fix the aim steady and keep it pointed at the event.
- Keep your palm facing sideways, thumb resting on top.
- Fix your gaze in the same direction — your eyes and hand point together like a spectator.
Practice tip
WATCH is for spectator events like TV, movies, and sports; use LOOK-at for studying something up close.
Fingerspell “Watch”
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.