How to sign swollen in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with the fingertips of both hands next to each other in front of you with your hands pointing forward. Then move both hands to the side, away from each other.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for swollen
Extend all fingers with a very slight curl, keeping them together as if showing the number five.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for swollen
Extend all fingers with a very slight curl, keeping them together as if showing the number five.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with the fingertips of your dominant hand on top of the back of your non-dominant hand. Then, move your dominant hand up.

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Example Video

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of swollen

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of swollen

End of Sign

Final Frame of swollen

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for swollen
Extend all fingers with a slight curl, resembling the number five.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

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