How to sign 4 o'clock in American Sign Language

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Sign Instructions:

With your dominant hand in a "4" handshape, bring it down until it is in contact with the back of your non-dominant hand, and then bring it up and wiggle your hand a couple of times.

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of 4 o'clock

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First Frame of 4 o'clock

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Final Frame of 4 o'clock

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for 4 o'clock
Extend all fingers except your thumb, resembling the number four.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for 4 o'clock
Make a fist with all fingers curled over the thumb, which is tucked in front of the fingers.

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