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How to Sign "Father" in ASL

Category: People
Handshape: Open 5-hand

Step-by-step

  1. Spread the fingers of your dominant hand.
  2. Tap your thumb against your forehead twice.

Deaf-culture tip

Male-related signs use the upper part of the face; female signs use the lower part.

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