How to sign scratch in American Sign Language

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Definition:

Scrape with object

Sign Instructions:

With your dominant hand above the back of your non-dominant hand, move the tip of the index finger of your dominant hand along the back of your non-dominant hand, mimicking your hand being scratched.

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Sequential Breakdown of scratch

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First Frame of scratch

End of Sign

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for scratch
Extend your index finger and then curl it in. Fold the other fingers into your palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

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