How to sign beat in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Definition:

Defeat or overcome

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands in front of you with the tip of your index finger touching the wrist of your dominant hand. Your dominant hand should be oriented away from yourself with your wrist bent back. Then, bend your wrist downward.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for beat
Extend your index finger straight up, resembling the number one. Fold the other fingers into your palm.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Definition:

Overcome or defeat

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands in front of you with your dominant hand on top of your non-dominant hand. Then, change the handshape of your dominant hand from a "S" handshape to an "H" handshape, pointing your index and middle fingers away from yourself.

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Beginning and End Frames

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End of Sign

Final Frame of beat

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for beat
Make a fist with all fingers curled over the thumb, which is tucked in front of the fingers.
Dominant Handshape for beat
Extend your index and middle fingers while keeping them together, folding the other fingers into your palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

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