How to sign boots in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 1)

Definition:

Footwear or dismissal

Sign Instructions:

With both hand in front of you and next to each other with your palms oriented downward, hit the side of your hands against each other 2 times. This is similar to the sign for shoes, except for the "B" handshape.

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Sequential Breakdown of boots

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Beginning of Sign

First Frame of boots

End of Sign

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

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