Mime Signs Video Dictionary – U

Umbrella (parasol)
Handshape: S Hands
Memory Aide: holding an umbrella and opening it
Example of sentence usage: Get under my umbrella or you will get wet!
Synonyms to start matching your sign to English now: brolly
Up (upward)
Handshape: Index Finger Hand
Memory Aide: just point up!
Example of sentence usage: His apartment is up on the third floor.
Synonyms to start matching your sign to English now: upstairs
Ups and Downs
Handshape: B Hands
Memory Aide: gestures of showing the highs (up) and lows (down)
Example of sentence usage: Everyone has ups and downs, my therapist said.
Synonyms to start matching your sign to English now: highs and lows
Upward (up)
Handshape: Index Finger Hand
Memory Aide: just point up!
Example of sentence usage: The balloon floated upward.
Synonyms to start matching your sign to English now: upstairs