How to sign vacation in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with the thumbs of both hands in front of your chest near your shoulders. Your palms should be oriented down and your fingers should be pointing at each other. Then, move your thumb against the sides of your chest 2 times.

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Example Video

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of vacation

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of vacation

End of Sign

Final Frame of vacation

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for vacation
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for vacation
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Definition:

Absence or holiday

Sign Instructions:

Begin with the thumbs of both hands in front of your chest near your shoulders. Your palms should be oriented down and your fingers should be pointing at each other. Then, move your thumb against the sides of your chest.

Videos

Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of vacation

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of vacation

End of Sign

Final Frame of vacation

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for vacation
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for vacation
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.

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