How to sign block in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Definition:

Obstruct/impede

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands in front of you with them intersecting diagonally with your dominant hand closer to you. Then, move your hands slightly away from yourself a couple of times.

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Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of block

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of block

End of Sign

Final Frame of block

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for block
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb folded across the palm

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for block
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb folded across the palm

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Definition:

Obstruct or prevent

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands in front of you with them intersecting diagonally with your dominant hand closer to you. Then, move your hands slightly away from yourself.

Videos

Example Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of block

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of block

End of Sign

Final Frame of block

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for block
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb folded across the palm

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for block
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb folded across the palm

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