How to sign part in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Definition:

Segment or piece

Sign Instructions:

Begin with the pinkie side of your dominant hand on the palm side of your non-dominant hand. Then, bend your wrist back while sliding the side of your hand down your palm.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for part
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 part
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Definition:

Piece or segment

Sign Instructions:

Slide the middle finger of your dominant hand down the palm of your non-dominant hand.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for part
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 part
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

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