How to sign separate in American Sign Language

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Sign Instructions:

With both hands next to each other in front of you, begin with the back of the fingertips of each hands touching each other. Then, move both hands to the side, away from each other, while curling in your fingers into an "A" handshape.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for separate
Make a fist with all fingers curled in and the thumb pressed against the index finger.
Dominant Handshape for separate
Extend your thumb outwards at a 90-degree angle, bend the other fingers at the knuckles, keeping them at a 90-degree angle to the palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for separate
Make a fist with all fingers curled in and the thumb pressed against the index finger.
Non-Dominant Handshape for separate
Extend your thumb outwards at a 90-degree angle, bend the other fingers at the knuckles, keeping them at a 90-degree angle to the palm.

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