How to sign look at in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 4)

Definition:

Gaze or observe

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your hand in front of you with your palm oriented down and your index and middle fingers pointing away from you. Then, move your hand in a circular motion that first moves forward then down a couple of times.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for look at
Extend your index and middle fingers straight up, folding the thumb and the other fingers into the palm.

Sign #2 (2 of 4)

Definition:

Observe attentively

Sign Instructions:

With the index finger of your non-dominant hand in front of you, press the pinkie side of your dominant hand against the back of your index finger and move it in a circle a couple of times.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for look at
Curve all of your fingers to form the shape of the letter 'C'.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

Sign #3 (3 of 4)

Definition:

Observe or watch

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your hand in front of yourself with your index and middle fingers pointing away from you, then move your hand down and away from yourself.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for look at
Extend your index and middle fingers straight up, folding the thumb and the other fingers into the palm.

Sign #4 (4 of 4)

Definition:

Observe something

Sign Instructions:

Point your index and middle fingers first at your eyes, then point them away from yourself.

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End of Sign

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for look at
Extend your index and middle fingers straight up, folding the thumb and the other fingers into the palm.

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