How to sign parallel in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with the index finger side of both hands next to each other with your index fingers pointing away from you and then move your hands away from yourself in unison while keeping the same distance between them.

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of parallel

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of parallel

End of Sign

Final Frame of parallel

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with the index finger side of both hands next to each other with your index fingers pointing away from you and then move your hands away from yourself in unison while keeping the same distance between them.

Videos

Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of parallel

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of parallel

End of Sign

Final Frame of parallel

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for parallel
Extend the index and middle fingers in a 'V' shape, tucking the thumb in between the index and middle fingers, and folding the ring and pinky fingers into the palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for parallel
Extend the index and middle fingers in a 'V' shape, tucking the thumb in between the index and middle fingers, and folding the ring and pinky fingers into the palm.

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