How to sign St. Louis in American Sign Language

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Sign Instructions:

With your non-dominant hand place forward in front of you, begin with your dominant hand in an "S" handshape against your opposite shoulder. Then bring it forward and rest it down on your arm near your wrist and change your hand into an "L" handshape as you move.

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Sequential Breakdown of St. Louis

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First Frame of St. Louis

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for St. Louis
Extend your thumb and index finger to form an 'L' shape, with the other fingers curled in.
Dominant Handshape for St. Louis
Make a fist with all fingers curled over the thumb, which is tucked in front of the fingers.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for St. Louis
Make a fist with all fingers curled over the thumb, which is tucked in front of the fingers.

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