How to sign gray in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Definition:

The color

Sign Instructions:

Begin with the thumb side of your hand against the side of your face with your thumb and index fingers pointing up. Then, drag your hand down your face to your chin.

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of gray

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of gray

End of Sign

Final Frame of gray

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for gray
Fold middle, ring, and pinky fingers into the palm, bring the tips of the thumb and index finger close together while keeping the index finger straight but bent at the knuckle at a 90-degree angle.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Definition:

The color

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands in front of your with your fingers pointing at each other and your fingers from each hand slightly overlapping. Then, move your hands in opposite direction toward and then away from yourself a couple of times with your fingers passing through each other with your hands pass.

Videos

Example Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of gray

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of gray

End of Sign

Final Frame of gray

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for gray
Extend all fingers except your thumb, resembling the number four.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for gray
Extend all fingers except your thumb, resembling the number four.

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