How to sign identify in American Sign Language

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Sign Instructions:

Begin with your dominant hand next to the palm of the palm of your non-dominant hand. Then, move the thumb side of your dominant hand against the palm of your non-dominant hand.

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Sequential Breakdown of identify

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First Frame of identify

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for identify
Extend your pinky finger while curling in the rest of your fingers towards the palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for identify
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

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