How to sign city in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Definition:

Populous area

Sign Instructions:

With both hands next to each other in front of you and your palms oriented toward each other, move your hands forward and backwards slightly a couple of times, touching your fingertips together as your hands move past each other.

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Example Video

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of city

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of city

End of Sign

Final Frame of city

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for city
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 city
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

With both hands next to each other in front of you, tap your fingertips together 2 times.

Videos

Example Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of city

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of city

End of Sign

Final Frame of city

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for city
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 city
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

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