How to sign period in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 3)

Definition:

Menstruation context

Sign Instructions:

Tap the palm side of your hand on your cheek a couple of times.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

Sign #2 (2 of 3)

Definition:

Punctuation mark

Sign Instructions:

With your hand in front of you and your palm oriented away from yourself, move your hand forward.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for period
Bring your thumb towards the tips of your fingers as if pinching, with the other fingers curled into your palm.

Sign #3 (3 of 3)

Definition:

Punctuation/end

Sign Instructions:

Place the fingertips of your thumb and index fingers against the side of your mouth, then rotate your hand forward and move your hand forward.

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of period

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of period

End of Sign

Final Frame of period

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for period
Bring your thumb towards the tips of your fingers as if pinching, with the other fingers curled into your palm.

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