How to sign work in American Sign Language

Sign #1 (1 of 1)

Definition:

Labor exertion

Sign Instructions:

Tap the wrist area of your dominant hand on top of the back of your non-dominant hand. Your dominant hand should be vertical and oriented away from yourself, and your non-dominant hand should be oriented down and set out in front of you.

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Example Video

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Sequential Image Breakdown

Sequential Breakdown of work

Beginning and End Frames

Beginning of Sign

First Frame of work

End of Sign

Final Frame of work

Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign

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

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