How to sign for in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 1)

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your index finger touching your forehead and then rotate your wrist forward until your index finger is pointing away from you.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for for
Extend your index finger straight up, resembling the number one. Fold the other fingers into your palm.

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