How to sign fire in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 2)

Definition:

Terminate employment

Sign Instructions:

Begin with your dominant hand slightly above and in front of the fist of your non-dominant hand. Then, move your dominant hand downward and slide the back of your dominant hand against the forearm of your non-dominant hand.

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Sequential Breakdown of fire

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End of Sign

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for fire
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 fire
Make a fist with all fingers curled in and the thumb pressed against the index finger.

Sign #2 (2 of 2)

Definition:

Produces flames

Sign Instructions:

Wiggle your fingers as your move both hands in a staggered circular motion.

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Example Video

Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of fire

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of fire

End of Sign

Final Frame of fire

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

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