How to sign open window in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 1)

Definition:

Opening or opportunity

Sign Instructions:

Begin with the pinkie side of your dominant hand on top of the thumb side of your non-dominant hand with both palms oriented toward yourself. Then, move your dominant hand up. This sign mimics the edges of a window that is being opened.

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of open window

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of open window

End of Sign

Final Frame of open window

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for open window
Extend your thumb outwards at a 90-degree angle, bend the other fingers at the knuckles, keeping them at a 90-degree angle to the palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for open window
Extend your thumb outwards at a 90-degree angle, bend the other fingers at the knuckles, keeping them at a 90-degree angle to the palm.

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