How to sign line in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Definition:

Straight path

Sign Instructions:

Begin with the fingertips of your pinkies touching in front of you, then move both hands away from each other.

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Beginning of Sign

First Frame of line

End of Sign

Final Frame of line

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Definition:

Queue or row

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands in front of you with your dominant hand behind your non-dominant hand and both hands vertical. Then, move your dominant hand back toward your shoulder.

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Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of line

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of line

End of Sign

Final Frame of line

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

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