How to sign pistons in American Sign Language

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Definition:

Engine mechanical part

Sign Instructions:

Place both hands in front of you with your dominant hand closer to you and having both hands in contact with each other. Your palms should be oriented in opposite directions. Move your hands up and down in an alternating fashion, mimicking car pistons going up and down.

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Example Video

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of pistons

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of pistons

End of Sign

Final Frame of pistons

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

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