How to sign apply in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Definition:

Submit application

Sign Instructions:

Grab onto your shirt near your should and pull on your shirt with your thumb and index finger a couple of times.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for apply
Touch your thumb to the index finger, creating a circle, with the other fingers extended straight up.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Definition:

Job application

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your dominant hand in front of you with your index finger pointing up. Your dominant hand should begin behind your dominant hand with your index and middle fingers pointing up. Then bend your wrist down with the index finger of your non-dominant hand going between the index and middle fingers of your dominant hand.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for apply
Extend your index and middle fingers straight up, folding the thumb and the other fingers into the palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

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