How to sign bear in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 1)

Definition:

Large mammal

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands on your chest with your arms crossed at the wrist and your palms oriented towards yourself. Then, curl in all of your fingers a couple of times in unison.

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of bear

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of bear

End of Sign

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for bear
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.
Dominant Handshape for bear
Extend all fingers with a slight curl, resembling the number five.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for bear
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.
Non-Dominant Handshape for bear
Extend all fingers with a slight curl, resembling the number five.

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