How to sign scorpion in American Sign Language

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Sign Instructions:

Place the base of your dominant hand on top of the back of your non-dominant hand. Then, slightly move your dominant hand from side to side, mimicking the movement of a scorpion's tail.

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of scorpion

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Beginning of Sign

First Frame of scorpion

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Final Frame of scorpion

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Dominant Handshape for scorpion
Extend your index finger and then curl it in. Fold the other fingers into your palm.

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

Non-Dominant Handshape for scorpion
Make a fist with all fingers curled over the thumb, which is tucked in front of the fingers.

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