How to sign subway in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Definition:

Underground train

Sign Instructions:

Place both hands in front of you with your dominant hand underneath your non-dominant hand. Your non-dominant hand palm orientation should be down and your dominant hand palm orientation should be forwards. Move your dominant hand from side to side underneath your non-dominant hand a couple of times.

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Sequential Breakdown of subway

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First Frame of subway

End of Sign

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for subway
Extend the thumb and pinky finger straight out, folding the other fingers into the palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for subway
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Place both hands in front of you with your dominant hand underneath your non-dominant hand with both palms oriented towards each other. Move your dominant hand from side to side underneath your non-dominant hand a couple of times.

Videos

Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of subway

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of subway

End of Sign

Final Frame of subway

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for subway
Extend the thumb and pinky finger straight out, folding the other fingers into the palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for subway
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

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