How to sign copy in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Definition:

Mimic reproduce

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your dominant hand in front of your non-dominant hand. Bring your dominant hand back to the palm of your non-dominant hand. As you move your dominant hand back, bring your fingertips together.

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Example Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

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Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

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End of Sign

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for copy
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.
Dominant Handshape for copy
Keep your index, middle, ring, and pink fingers together and straight, bend them all at the knuckle at a 90-degree angle, and reach your thumb to the bottom of the fingertips of your index and middle fingers.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Definition:

Replicate/duplicate

Sign Instructions:

Begin with the fingertips of your dominant hand touching the palm of your non-dominant hand. Then, move your dominant hand down, bringing your fingertips together as you move down.

Videos

Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of copy

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of copy

End of Sign

Final Frame of copy

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for copy
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.
Dominant Handshape for copy
Keep your index, middle, ring, and pink fingers together and straight, bend them all at the knuckle at a 90-degree angle, and reach your thumb to the bottom of the fingertips of your index and middle fingers.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

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