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How do you say apple in sign language?

There isn't one single sign for "apple" in American Sign Language (ASL). The sign depends on the context and what you want to emphasize. Here are a few options:

1. "Apple" as a fruit: The sign for "fruit" is made by touching your thumb to your chin and moving your hand in a circular motion. You can then add a specific sign for "apple" after signing "fruit."

2. "Apple" as a company: The sign for "Apple" (the company) is made by forming the letter "A" with your hand and then moving it back and forth like a bouncing ball.

3. "Apple" as a specific type of apple: You can sign the word "apple" and then add a specific sign for the type of apple you are referring to, such as "Red Delicious" or "Granny Smith."

4. Sign for the color: You can sign "red" and then sign "fruit," or use a sign that incorporates the color of the apple, like "green" and then "fruit."

5. Signing a description: You can describe the apple by signing things like "round," "smooth," "red," "sweet," etc.

It's important to remember that sign language is a visual language, so using context clues and facial expressions can help make your meaning clear.

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