How to sign jail in American Sign Language

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Sign Instructions:

Begin with your non-dominant hand in front of you with your palm oriented toward yourself and your fingers pointing up. Then, your non-dominant hand, oriented toward yourself and horizontal, should have its fingers placed against the back of the fingers of your non-dominant hand.

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Sequential Breakdown of jail

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of jail

End of Sign

Final Frame of jail

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

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Paul Kelly, a nationally certified sign language interpreter and the founder of strongasl.com, has dedicated his career to bridging communication gaps through sign language. As a CODA (child of deaf adult), with deep personal and professional roots in the deaf community, Paul brings a unique blend of personal insight and professional expertise to his work.

His experiences range from legal to entertainment interpreting, including teaching sign language to celebrities like Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. His passion for innovation is evident in the AI-driven features of this dictionary, aiming to make sign language more accessible for all.

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