# How to Sign “Fly” in Sign Language

Did you know that a bumblebee's wings beat at a rate of 200 beats per second while flying? That's faster than any other insect!

## Signing “Fly”

1. Hand shape: Start with your hands in a “closed-5” handshape.
2. Hand location: Bring your hands in front of your body at about chest level, palm down.
3. Movement: Flutter your fingers, as wings flapping.
4. Facial expression: Keep a neutral facial expression.

## Learn how to sign other verbs!

[swim](/content/asl/swim/index.html) \| [run](/content/asl/run/index.html) \| [walk](/content/asl/walk/index.html) \| [sprint](/content/asl/sprint/index.html) \| [sleep](/content/asl/sleep/index.html) \| [jog](/content/asl/jog/index.html) \| [climb](/content/asl/climb/index.html) \| [read](/content/asl/read/index.html) \| [write](/content/asl/write/index.html) \| [drive](/content/asl/drive/index.html) \| [drink](/content/asl/drink/index.html) \| [eat](/content/asl/eat/index.html) \| [laugh](/content/asl/laugh/index.html) \| [cry](/content/asl/cry/index.html) \| [fly](/content/asl/fly/index.html)

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