How to sign spread in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 1)

Definition:

Distribute widely

Sign Instructions:

Begin with the fingertips of both hands touching each other in front of you. Then, move both hands forward and slightly away from each other while opening up your hands into a "5" handshape with your palms oriented down.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for spread
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.
Dominant Handshape for spread
Keep your index, middle, ring, and pink fingers together and straight, bend them all at the knuckle at a 90-degree angle, and reach your thumb to the bottom of the fingertips of your index and middle fingers.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for spread
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.
Non-Dominant Handshape for spread
Keep your index, middle, ring, and pink fingers together and straight, bend them all at the knuckle at a 90-degree angle, and reach your thumb to the bottom of the fingertips of your index and middle fingers.

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