How to sign that in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Definition:

Specific item/person

Sign Instructions:

Move the palm side of your dominant hand down onto the palm of your non-dominant hand.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your hand in front of you with your palm oriented away from yourself. Then, move your hand down until your palm is oriented down.

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Sequential Image Breakdown

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Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

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End of Sign

Final Frame of that

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

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