How to sign helicopter in American Sign Language

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Sign Instructions:

Place the palm of your dominant hand on top of the index finger of your non-dominant hand. Slightly rotate your wrist back and forth a few times. This sign mimics the movement and shape of a helicopter.

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Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of helicopter

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of helicopter

End of Sign

Final Frame of helicopter

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for helicopter
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

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