How to sign cherish in American Sign Language

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Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands against your face with your palms oriented toward yourself. Then move both hands down to your neck, changing your hands to an "S" handshape.

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Sequential Breakdown of cherish

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First Frame of cherish

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for cherish
Extend all fingers with a slight curl, resembling the number five.
Dominant Handshape for cherish
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 cherish
Extend all fingers with a slight curl, resembling the number five.
Non-Dominant Handshape for cherish
Make a fist with all fingers curled over the thumb, which is tucked in front of the fingers.

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