How to sign get a hold of in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 1)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your dominant hand slightly behind the index finger of your non-dominant hand. Your dominant hand should be oriented down and pointing toward your index finger. Move your dominant hand forward until the area in-between your index and middle fingers hits the index finger of your non-dominant hand.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for get a hold of
Extend your index and middle fingers with a slight curl, folding the other fingers into your palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for get a hold of
Extend your index finger straight up, resembling the number one. Fold the other fingers into your palm.

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