How to sign applause in American Sign Language

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Sign Instructions:

Hold both forearms vertically in front of you with your palms oriented towards each other. Then, quickly rotate your wrists back and forth a couple of times.

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of applause

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of applause

End of Sign

Final Frame of applause

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for applause
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for applause
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.

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