How to sign donut in American Sign Language

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Sign Instructions:

Begin with the thumb of your dominant finger inside the gap of the curled-in fingers on your non-dominant hand. Rotate the index finger of your dominant hand across the front of your non-dominant hand a couple of times, while keeping your thumb in place.

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of donut

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Beginning of Sign

First Frame of donut

End of Sign

Final Frame of donut

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for donut
Make a 'C' shape with your thumb and index finger, with the other fingers curled into the palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for donut
Make a fist with all fingers curled over the thumb, which is tucked in front of the fingers.

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