how to sign the word escape

The ASL sign for "Escape": make a fist with your dominant hand and extend your thumb and index finger outward. Quick step-by-step guide for ASL learners and parents.

To sign the word “escape,” make a fist with your dominant hand and extend your thumb and index finger outward. Then, place the index finger of your other hand on top of your dominant hand’s index finger and pull it away quickly, as if escaping from a tight grip.