How to sign dismount in American Sign Language

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Sign Instructions:

Begin with the index and middle fingers of your dominant hand straddling the fingers of your non-dominant hand. Then move your dominant hand off of your non-dominant hand and over to the side. This sign mimics a person dismounting an animal.

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Sequential Breakdown of dismount

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First Frame of dismount

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for dismount
Extend your index and middle fingers straight up, folding the thumb and the other fingers into the palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

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