How to sign partner in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Definition:

Collaborate/team up

Sign Instructions:

With your dominant hand above your non-dominant hand and both palms oriented toward each other, bring your dominant hand down and clasp the fingertips of each hand together.

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End of Sign

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for partner
Make a fist with all fingers curled in and the thumb pressed against the index finger.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for partner
Make a fist with all fingers curled in and the thumb pressed against the index finger.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

This sign is a combination of the signs for "share" and "person".

Videos

Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of partner

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of partner

End of Sign

Final Frame of partner

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

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