How to sign borderline in American Sign Language

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Sign Instructions:

Begin with your dominant hand above your non-dominant hand. Your dominant hand should be pointing away from you while being turned sideways with the thumb side being higher up. Your dominant hand should be oriented toward yourself with your fingers pointing down and your middle and ring fingers touching the index finger of your non-dominant hand. Slightly wiggle your dominant hand from side to side.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for borderline
Extend your thumb outwards at a 90-degree angle, bend the other fingers at the knuckles, keeping them at a 90-degree angle to the palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for borderline
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

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