How to sign busted in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 1)

Definition:

Arrest context

Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands in front of your with your hands away from each other. Your hands should be oriented toward each other and pointing away from yourself. Then bring both hands together until your index through pinkie fingers are interlocking.

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of busted

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of busted

End of Sign

Final Frame of busted

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for busted
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for busted
Extend all fingers to show the number five, spreading them out.

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