How to sign recruit in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 1)

Sign Instructions:

Place the index finger of your non-dominant hand in a vertical position in front of you. Then, reach forward with the index and middle fingers of your dominant hand and curl them around the index finger of your non-dominant hand and pull your index finger back toward yourself.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for recruit
Extend your index and middle fingers straight up, folding the thumb and the other fingers into the palm.
Dominant Handshape for recruit
Extend your index and middle fingers with a slight curl, folding the other fingers into your palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

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