How to sign take in American Sign Language

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Sign Instructions:

Place your hand in front of you in a "5" handshape, then move it back toward yourself, while changing it to a "S" handshape.

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of take

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of take

End of Sign

Final Frame of take

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for take
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.
Dominant Handshape for take
Make a fist with all fingers curled over the thumb, which is tucked in front of the fingers.

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