How to sign turn in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 1)

Definition:

Direction change

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your hand in front of you with your fingers pointing away from yourself and your hand oriented to the side. Then, move your hand slightly forward, and then bend your hand to the side and move it to the side, mimicking something moving forward and then turning.

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Example Video

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of turn

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of turn

End of Sign

Final Frame of turn

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

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