How to sign house in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 1)

Definition:

Residence place

Sign Instructions:

Make the outline of a house with your hands by starting with your index fingers against each other, moving both hands away from each other, and then moving them down.

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Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of house

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of house

End of Sign

Final Frame of house

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for house
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb folded across the palm

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for house
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb folded across the palm

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