How to sign pinch in American Sign Language

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Sign Instructions:

Begin with your non-dominant hand placed in front of you with your palm oriented down. Bring your dominant hand down and pinch the back of your non-dominant hand with your thumb and index fingers.

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Sequential Breakdown of pinch

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First Frame of pinch

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for pinch
Make a fist with all fingers curled over the thumb, which is tucked in front of the fingers.

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