How to sign close in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Definition:

Near proximity

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands in front of you with your non-dominant hand farther away from you and your dominant hand near your body. Then bring your index fingers of your dominant hand up to the back of the index fingers of your non-dominant hand.

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Beginning of Sign

First Frame of close

End of Sign

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for close
Extend your thumb outwards at a 90-degree angle, bend the other fingers at the knuckles, keeping them at a 90-degree angle to the palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for close
Extend your thumb outwards at a 90-degree angle, bend the other fingers at the knuckles, keeping them at a 90-degree angle to the palm.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Definition:

Shut something

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands in front of your with your palm oriented towards each other. Then rotate your wrists until your index fingers are touching each other on the side and your palms are oriented away from you.

Videos

Example Video

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of close

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of close

End of Sign

Final Frame of close

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for close
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb folded across the palm

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for close
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb folded across the palm

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