How to sign large amount in American Sign Language

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Sign Instructions:

Begin with your non-dominant hand horizontally in front of you with your palm oriented up. Your dominant hand should be near your opposite elbow. Then, move your dominant hand over to your non-dominant hand while moving it up and then down.

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of large amount

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of large amount

End of Sign

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for large amount
Extend all fingers with a very slight curl, keeping them together as if showing the number five.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

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