How to sign area in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Definition:

Region or space

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands in front of you with your thumbs touching each other. Move your hands away then back towards each other. As you do this move your hands closer to you so that they end the sign close to your chest.

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Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

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End of Sign

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for area
Make a fist with all fingers curled in and the thumb pressed against the index finger.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for area
Make a fist with all fingers curled in and the thumb pressed against the index finger.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Definition:

Regional field

Sign Instructions:

Begin with the palm of your dominant hand oriented downward and on top of the thumb side of your non-dominant hand. Then, move your dominant hand in a circular motion around your non-dominant hand.

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Example Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of area

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of area

End of Sign

Final Frame of area

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for area
Make a fist with all fingers curled over the thumb, which is tucked in front of the fingers.

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