How to sign can in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands in front of you with your palms oriented away from yourself. Then, bring your arms down slightly, bending your wrists forward as you move your arms.

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Sequential Breakdown of can

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End of Sign

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands in front of you with your palms oriented down. Then, bring both of your hands down in unison.

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Sequential Breakdown of can

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of can

End of Sign

Final Frame of can

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

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