How to sign hide in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your dominant hand below the palm of your non-dominant hand. Then, bring your dominant hand up to the bottom of your non-dominant hand.

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Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of hide

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of hide

End of Sign

Final Frame of hide

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for hide
Make a fist with all fingers curled in and the thumb pressed against the index finger.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for hide
Create a 'C' shape with your fingers, extending the thumb outwards from the fingers as if giving a sideways thumbs-up.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your dominant hand next to your non-dominant hand. Your non-dominant hand should be oriented down. Move your dominant hand down and then back up to the palm of your non-dominant hand.

Videos

Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of hide

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of hide

End of Sign

Final Frame of hide

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for hide
Make a fist with all fingers curled in and the thumb pressed against the index finger.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for hide
Create a 'C' shape with your fingers, extending the thumb outwards from the fingers as if giving a sideways thumbs-up.

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