How to sign brainstorm in American Sign Language

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Sign Instructions:

First, press the tip of your index to the side of your forehead. Then, place both hands in front of you with your palms oriented to a a central area in front of you and change your handshapes from "S" to "5" handshapes a few times. When you change to the "5" handshape, bend your wrist down. This is a combination sign. The first sign means "think" and the second means to throw things.

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Sequential Breakdown of brainstorm

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for brainstorm
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.
Dominant Handshape for brainstorm
Extend your index finger straight up, resembling the number one. Fold the other fingers into your palm.
Dominant Handshape for brainstorm
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 brainstorm
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.
Non-Dominant Handshape for brainstorm
Make a fist with all fingers curled over the thumb, which is tucked in front of the fingers.

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