How to sign woman in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your the thumb of your hand touching your chin and your other fingers pointing up. Then, move your hand down and touch your thumb against the center of your chest.

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Sequential Breakdown of woman

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your hand in an "A" handshape, with your thumb touching your chin. Then, bring your hand down and touch your thumb on the center of your chest, and changing your handshape to a "5" handshape as you move down.

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Example Video

Tutorial Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of woman

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of woman

End of Sign

Final Frame of woman

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for woman
Make a fist with all fingers curled over the thumb, which is tucked in front of the fingers.
Dominant Handshape for woman
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

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