How to sign establish in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 1)

Definition:

Create something

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands in front of you with your index through pinkie fingers interlocking. Your wrists should begin in a bent down position and then you should move your hands up with your wrists being straight at the end.

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Sequential Breakdown of establish

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of establish

End of Sign

Final Frame of establish

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for establish
Extend all fingers with a very slight curl, keeping them together as if showing the number five.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for establish
Extend all fingers with a very slight curl, keeping them together as if showing the number five.

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