How to sign print in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 1)

Definition:

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Sign Instructions:

Move the thumb of your dominant hand down to the palm of your dominant hand a couple of times. As your thumb makes contact with your palm, your index finger should come down and touch your thumb each time.

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Sequential Breakdown of print

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of print

End of Sign

Final Frame of print

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for print
Extend your thumb and index finger to form an 'L' shape, with the other fingers curled in.
Dominant Handshape for print
Touch your thumb to the tip of your index finger as if pinching, with the other fingers curled into the palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

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