How to sign kill in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 3)

Sign Instructions:

Sign the letters "K", "I", "L", and "L" while moving your hand forward.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for kill
Extend your pinky finger while curling in the rest of your fingers towards the palm.
Dominant Handshape for kill
Extend your thumb and index finger to form an 'L' shape, with the other fingers curled in.
Dominant Handshape for kill
Extend the index and middle fingers in a 'V' shape, tucking the thumb in between the index and middle fingers, and folding the ring and pinky fingers into the palm.

Sign #2 (2 of 3)

Definition:

Ending a life

Sign Instructions:

Move the thumb side of your dominant hand down past the palm side of your non-dominant hand.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

Sign #3 (3 of 3)

Sign Instructions:

Move the thumb side of your dominant hand down past the palm side of your non-dominant hand.

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Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

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Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of kill

End of Sign

Final Frame of kill

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for kill
Extend the index and middle fingers in a 'V' shape, tucking the thumb in between the index and middle fingers, and folding the ring and pinky fingers into the palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

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