How to sign take off in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 1)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your dominant hand above the index finger of your non-dominant hand. Then move your dominant hand away from your non-dominant hand closing your thumb and index fingertips together as you move your hand away.

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of take off

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Beginning of Sign

First Frame of take off

End of Sign

Final Frame of take off

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for take off
Extend your thumb and index finger to form an 'L' shape, with the other fingers curled in.
Dominant Handshape for take off
Touch your thumb to the tip of your index finger as if pinching, with the other fingers curled into the palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

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