How to sign specialize in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Place the index finger of your dominant hand down on the side of the index finger of your non-dominant hand. Your non-dominant hand should be pointing away from you and should be oriented to the side. Then, move the index finger of your dominant hand forward along the index finger of your non-dominant hand until it moves past your index finger.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for specialize
Extend your index finger straight up, resembling the number one. Fold the other fingers into your palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for specialize
Extend your index finger straight up, resembling the number one. Fold the other fingers into your palm.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Place the index finger of your dominant hand down on the side of the index finger of your non-dominant hand. Your non-dominant hand should be pointing away from you and should be oriented to the side. Then, move the index finger of your dominant hand forward along the index finger of your non-dominant hand until it moves past your index finger.

Videos

Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of specialize

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of specialize

End of Sign

Final Frame of specialize

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for specialize
Extend your index finger straight up, resembling the number one. Fold the other fingers into your palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for specialize
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb folded across the palm

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