How to sign place in American Sign Language

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Definition:

Job position

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your dominant hand behind your non-dominant hand. Your non-dominant hand should be oriented down and pointing to the side. Move your dominant hand up and over your non-dominant hand.

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of place

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of place

End of Sign

Final Frame of place

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

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