How to sign retired in American Sign Language

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Sign Instructions:

Begin with both hands in front of your with the middle and index fingers of each hand pointing towards the middle and index fingers of the other hand and your thumbs pointing towards yourself. Begin with your hands away from your body, and then bring them towards yourself until your thumbs touch your body near your shoulders.

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Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for retired
Cross your index over your middle finger, extending the thumb out to the side.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for retired
Cross your index over your middle finger, extending the thumb out to the side.

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