How to sign lock in American Sign Language

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Sign Instructions:

Begin with your dominant hand above your non-dominant hand. Your non-dominant hand should be oriented down and your dominant hand should be oriented toward yourself. Then, bring your dominant hand down, changing your hand into a "S" handshape, until the backs of both hands make contact with each other.

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of lock

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of lock

End of Sign

Final Frame of lock

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for lock
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.
Dominant Handshape for lock
Make a fist with all fingers curled over the thumb, which is tucked in front of the fingers.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for lock
Make a fist with all fingers curled over the thumb, which is tucked in front of the fingers.

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