How to sign call in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Definition:

Summoned action

Sign Instructions:

Begin with the fingers of your dominant hand touching the back of your non-dominant hand. Then, move your dominant hand up and away from your non-dominant hand, changing your handshape to an "A" handshape as you move.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for call
Make a fist with all fingers curled in and the thumb pressed against the index finger.
Dominant Handshape for call
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for call
Make a fist with all fingers curled in and the thumb pressed against the index finger.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Place your hand up to the side of your head, with your pinkie near your chin and your thumb at your ear. Then, move your hand forward.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for call
Extend the thumb and pinky finger straight out, folding the other fingers into the palm.

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