How to sign release in American Sign Language

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Sign Instructions:

Begin with the thumb and middle fingers of both hands interlocked in front of you, then release your thumb and middle fingers from each other and move your hands away from each other.

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Sequential Breakdown of release

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First Frame of release

End of Sign

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for release
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.
Dominant Handshape for release
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 release
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.
Non-Dominant Handshape for release
Touch the tips of your thumb and middle finger together, while extending the other fingers.

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