How to sign pick-up in American Sign Language

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Definition:

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Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands next to each other in front of your chest with your palms oriented down. Move your hands away from yourself while tapping the fingertips of your thumb and middle fingers against each other a few times.

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of pick-up

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of pick-up

End of Sign

Final Frame of pick-up

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for pick-up
Touch the tips of your thumb and middle finger together, while extending the other fingers.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for pick-up
Touch the tips of your thumb and middle finger together, while extending the other fingers.

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