How to sign engineer in American Sign Language

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Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands in a "Y" handshape. Your hands should be in front of you with your thumbs touching. Then, with your thumbs still together, rotate your dominant hand wrist so that your pinkie moves downwards a couple of times.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for engineer
Extend the thumb and pinky finger straight out, folding the other fingers into the palm.
Dominant Handshape for engineer
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for engineer
Extend the thumb and pinky finger straight out, folding the other fingers into the palm.
Non-Dominant Handshape for engineer
Extend your fingers and press them together, with your thumb sticking out to the side.

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