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N:

A

Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=extended and in between the middle and ring finger.
Notes: Think of the index and middle finger as two halves of the N.

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Naked:

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Dominant hand:
Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated.
Middle finger=extended but turned downwards.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up. Have the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand (the dominant hand is not touching the non-dominant hand). Then swipe the dominant hand forward above the non-dominant hand from the wrist to the tips of the fingers.
Notes: Also means “available” and “empty”.

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Name:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
H handshape.
Orientation: Dominant hand index and middle finger tap against the non-dominant hand index and middle finger.
Notes: To say name (noun) tap twice. To say name (verb) tap once.

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Nap:

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“Brief” + “sleep”.

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Napkin:

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Dominant hand:
B handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palm of the hand face you with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the hand by your mouth and then spin it in circles like you are wiping your face off with a napkin.

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National:

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Dominant hand: 
N handshape. 
Non-dominant hand: 
S handshape. 
Orientation: Have the back of the dominant and non-dominant hand up.  Spin the dominant hand in a quick circle and then place the fingertips of the index and middle finger on top of the non-dominant hand. 
Notes: Also means “national”.
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National:

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Dominant hand: 
N handshape. 
Non-dominant hand: 
S handshape. 
Orientation: Have the back of the dominant and non-dominant hand up.  Spin the dominant hand in a quick circle and then place the fingertips of the index and middle finger on top of the non-dominant hand. 
Notes: It also means “nation”.
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Native:

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Version 1:
“Natural”.

Version 2:
“Nation”.

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Native American:

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Version 1: New sign
Dominant hand: 
B handshape. 
Non-dominant hand: 
S handshape. 
Orientation: Rub the palm of the dominant hand over the back of the non-dominant hand in a circle. 
Notes: It also means “surface”. 
Version 2: Old sign
Dominant hand: 
F handshape. 
Non-dominant hand: nothing. 
Orientation: Place the back of the thumb against your cheek. Move your hand from your cheek to closer to your ear.
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Natural:

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Dominant hand:
H handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the dominant and non-dominant hand up. Spin the dominant hand in a quick circle and then rest it on top of the non-dominant hand.
Notes: It also means “normal”, “of course”, and “ordinary”.

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Nauseous:

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Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Rub the hand in circles by your stomach and have an uncomfortable look on your face.
Notes: It also means “disgust”.

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Near: It is nearby. Close to me.

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and turned downwards.
Thumb=on top of the side of the index finger.
Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you. Have the dominant hand further out than the non-dominant hand. Then bring the dominant hand against the back of the non-dominant hand.

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Near: It is near to. I’m getting closer to it.

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and turned downwards.
Thumb=on top of the side of the index finger.
Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you. Have the dominant hand closer to you than the non-dominant hand is. Then bring the dominant hand against the palm of the non-dominant hand.

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Near: Nearly done

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and turned downwards.
Thumb=on top of the side of the index finger.
Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you. Have the dominant hand closer to you than the non-dominant hand is. Bring the dominant hand closer to but not against the non-dominant hand.
Notes: The sign “almost” can be done for this version as well.

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Neat:

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Dominant hand: 
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. 
Non-dominant hand: nothing. 
Orientation: The thumb touches the middle of the chest. Then have the index-pinky fingers move up and down one after the other. 
Notes: It also means “cool” and “swell”.
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Necklace:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the palm sides of the fingers touch your shoulders. Move the hand down and across the chest to meet in the middle.
Notes: You are outlining the shape of a necklace. It can also start from the middle and move to the shoulders.

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Need:

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Dominant hand: 
Index finger=slightly curled. 
Middle-pinky=curled. 
Thumb=curled over the fingers. 
Non-dominant hand: nothing. 
Orientation: Have the back of the hand face you. Then turn the wrist down so that the fingers are pointing to the floor.
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Niece:

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Dominant hand:
N handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Shake the hand back and forth by your head.

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Neighbor:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and turned downwards.
Thumb=on top of the side of the index finger.
Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you. Have the dominant hand against the back of the fingers of the non-dominant hand. Then move the dominant hand away from the non-dominant hand and to the side. You may (or may not) do the “person” sign after that.

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Neighborhood:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and turned downwards.
Thumb=on top of the side of the index finger.
Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you. Have the dominant hand against the back of the fingers of the non-dominant hand. Then move the dominant hand away from the non-dominant hand and to the side. Then do the “area” sign.

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Negative:

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Dominant hand:
Thumb and index=extended and separated.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upward. Have the back of the dominant hand face you. Then, place the dominant hand against the palm of the non-dominant hand.
Notes: It also means “minus”. It can be used for the sign “take away” as well.

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Negotiate:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
N handshape.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards if they were fully extended. Have both hands near the top of your chest. Then move both hands out away from you and then back towards you twice asynchronously.

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Nephew:

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Dominant hand:
N handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Shake the hand from side to side by the side of your forehead.

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Nervous:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the back of both hands up. Have each hand at its respective side of the chest. Then shake the hands back and forth like they would if you were nervous.

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Neutral:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
N handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the hands face you. Slightly shake the hands from side to side.

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Never:

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Dominant hand:
B handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Move the hand in a question mark formation. The back of the hand is up for the top part of it but then turns to the side after the curve.
Notes: I think for right-handed people, it looks like a regular question mark, but for left-handed people, it is a backward question mark.

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New:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands palm up. Curl or extend the hands on the dominant hand very slightly. Then run the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand from the tips of the fingers to the wrist. After the dominant hand passes the non-dominant wrist, move the dominant hand higher.
Notes: It also means “fresh”.

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News:

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Version 1:
Fingerspell it.
Version 2:
“Newspaper”.

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Newspaper:

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Dominant hand: 
Index and thumb=extended and separated. 
They are parallel to each other. 
Middle-pinky=curled. 
Non-dominant hand: 
B handshape. 
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand palm up. Place the back of the thumb against the palm of the non-dominant hand and tap the dominant hand index finger against the thumb twice. 
Note: It also means “news”.
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Q

New year’s eve:

A

“New” + “year” + fingerspell E-V-E.

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New York:

A 
Dominant hand: 
Y handshape. 
Non-dominant hand: 
B handshape. 
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up. Place the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand with the back up. Then move the dominant hand side to side across the non-dominant hand.
32
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Next:

A

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you with the fingers pointed to the side. Also, have the dominant hand behind the non-dominant hand. Then move the dominant hand above and over the non-dominant hand so that it is in front.
Notes: It’s like the dominant hand moved next in line.

33
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Next week:

A

Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Thumb=extended and against the side of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand palm up. Then slide the back of the dominant hand’s middle-pinky fingers against the non-dominant hand from the wrist to the fingertips. Then either slide the dominant hand entirely off the non-dominant hand and move it slightly to the side or move the dominant hand underneath the non-dominant hand.

34
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Next year:

A

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have the dominant hand tap against the top of the non-dominant hand. As that happens, release the index finger from the dominant hand and extend it. Then thrust the dominant hand away from you, still in the same position.

35
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Nice:

A

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand palm up with the fingers pointed outward. Have the back of the dominant hand up with the fingers pointed to the side. Then, have the dominant hand slide over the non-dominant hand from near the wrist to the fingers.
Notes: Can combine with “meet you” to say “nice to meet you”.

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Nickel:

A

Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palm face you. Place the tip of the index at the side of your forehead. Then pull the hand away from your forehead.

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Niece:

A

Dominant hand:
N handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Shake the hand from side to side by your cheek.

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Night:

A

Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended but turn downward.
Thumb against the side of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant arm in front of you with the back of the non-dominant hand up, Then have the dominant hand go over the non-dominant hand and turn the dominant hand downwards.
Notes: To say “tonight”, do the “now” sign and then the night sign. To say “every night”, move both arms to the side. To say “all night”, curl the dominant hand underneath the non-dominant arm so that the palm of the dominant hand is up.

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No:

A

Dominant hand:
Index and middle finger=extended and against each other.
Thumb= beneath the index and middle finger, running parallel to them.
Ring finger and pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Tap the index and middle finger against the thumb.
Notes: Can display emotion through this sign by how aggressively you sign “no”.

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Noise:

A 
Dominant hand: 
Index finger=extended. 
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. 
Non-dominant hand: 
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. 
Orientation: Only have the dominant hand’s handshape seen for this part. Point the index finger against your ear. Then pull the hand away from your head and turn the dominant hand into the same handshape as the non-dominant hand. Shake both hands from side to side.
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Nonbinary:

A

Step 1:
“Not”.
Step 2:
“Either”.

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None:

A

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
O handshape.
Orientation: Both hands turned to the side (the finger would be pointing upwards if they were fully extended. Have the hands at the sides of your chest. Then move them slightly away from you.
Notes: It also means “nothing”.

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None of that:

A

Dominant hand:
Number 5 handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Sweep the hand from one side of the chest to the other.
Notes: It also means “not interested” and “no way”.

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Noodle:

A

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
I handshape.
Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you. Then spin both hands in circles and slightly pull the hands away from each other.
Notes: It also means “spaghetti”.

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Noon:

A

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and against each other.
Orientation: Have the dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointed upward. Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing to the side. Have the back of the non-dominant hand below the elbow of the dominant arm. Or, have the side of the non-dominant thumb against the side of the dominant arm between the hand and the elbow.

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No-one:

A

“None” + number 1 sign.

47
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Normal:

A

Dominant hand:
H handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the dominant and non-dominant hand up. Spin the dominant hand in a quick circle and then rest it on top of the non-dominant hand.
Notes: May also use the “regular” sign to mean “normal”. It also means “natural”, “of course”, and “ordinary”.

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North:

A

Dominant hand:
N handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand face you. Then move the hand upwards.

49
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Nose:

A 
Dominant hand: 
Index finger=extended. 
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. 
Non-dominant hand: nothing. 
Orientation: Tap the finger against your nose.
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Not:

A

Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=extended and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: The dominant hand’s thumb is against the bottom of the chin and is then thrust outward.
Notes: This can be accompanied by shaking your head.

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Notetaker:

A

Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and turned downward.
Thumb=touching the tips of the finger.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up. Place the fingertips of the dominant hand against the palm of the non-dominant hand. Then change the dominant hand to a B handshape. Place the palm of the dominant hand perpendicular to the palm of the non-dominant hand. Then do the “person” sign.

52
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Not far:

A 
Version1:
Dominant hand: 
F handshape. 
Non-dominant hand: nothing. 
Orientation: Place the index and thumb circle against your nose. Then shake your head no and take the hand away from your nose.
Version 2: 
Dominant hand: 
L handshape. 
Non-dominant hand: nothing. 
Orientation: Have the thumb touch the tip of the nose. Then have the tip of the index finger touch the thumb.
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Not have:

A

Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended but turned downward.
Thumb=curled over the index finger.
Non-dominant hand: Can be used or not. If used, in the same position as the dominant hand.
Orientation: The tips of the fingers touch the chest. Then shake your head to indicate no.

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Nothing:

A 
Version 1: 
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: 
O handshape. 
Orientation: Both hands turned to the side (the fingers would be pointing upwards if they were fully extended). Have the hands at the sides of your chest. Then move them slightly away from you or shake the hands.
Notes: It also means “none”. 
Version 2: 
Dominant hand: 
O handshape. 
Non-dominant hand: nothing. 
Orientation: Have the back of the hand face you. Place the back of the hand underneath your chin. Then move the hand outwards and extend and separate all the fingers.
55
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Nothing there:

A

Dominant hand:
Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated.
Middle finger=extended and turned downwards.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Using the wrist, spin the hand in a circle and change it to an S handshape.

56
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Nothing to it:

A

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
F handshape.
Orientation: Have the backs of both hands face you with the middle-pinky fingers pointed upward. Have the hands at the sides of the middle of your chest. Move both hands from side to side slightly.

57
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Notice: General

A 
Dominant hand: 
Index finger=slightly curled. 
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. 
Non-dominant hand: 
B handshape. 
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up. Place the side of the index finger of the dominant hand against your cheek. Then move the dominant hand outward and have the tip of the index finger touch the bottom of the palm of the non-dominant hand.   
Notes: It also means “recognize”.
58
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Notice: Notice something specific

A 
Dominant hand: 
Index finger=slightly curled. 
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. 
Non-dominant hand: nothing. 
Orientation: Place the side of the index finger of the dominant hand against your cheek. Then take the hand away, turn the back towards you and point to whatever you specifically notice.
59
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Not interested:

A

Dominant hand:
Number 5 handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Sweep the hand from one side of the chest to the other.
Notes: It also means “none of that” and “no way”.

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Not matter:

A

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you. Then move the hands back and forth asynchronously, hitting each other a few times.
Notes: It also means “whatever”.

61
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Not telling:

A 
Dominant hand: 
Index finger=extended. 
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. 
Non-dominant hand: nothing. 
Orientation: Have the dominant hand turned to the side with the finger pointing upwards. Put the index finger against your lips.
62
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Not work:

A

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=curled over the index-pinky fingers.
Orientation: The back of the non-dominant hand is up. The wrist of the dominant hand touches the index finger of the non-dominant hand. Tap the dominant hand against the non-dominant hand twice while shaking your head no.
Notes: Do the “work” sign while also shaking your head no.

63
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Not yet:

A

Dominant hand:
B handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the dominant hand by the bottom and side of your chest with the palm facing you. Wiggle the hand back and forth twice.
Notes: Most Deaf people have the tongue sticking out a little bit with it arched upwards and against the top teeth.

64
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Now:

A

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Y handshape.
Orientation: Have the palms of both hands face you. Then, move the hands up and down twice.

65
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No way:

A

Dominant hand:
Number 5 handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Sweep the hand from one side of the chest to the other.
Notes: It also means “none of that” and “not interested”.

66
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Number:

A

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended but turned downwards.
Thumb=extended and touching the tips of the fingers.
Orientation: Have the dominant hand turned to the side with the side of the index finger up. Have the back of the fingers on the non-dominant hand up. Have the hands touch at the fingertips, then rotate the hands to be in the other hand’s beginning position.

67
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Nun:

A

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
U handshape.
Orientation: Have the hands at the top and sides of your head. Then trace the outline of your head (with some space between the hands and the head) down about halfway down your head.

68
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Nurse:

A

Dominant hand:
Index and middle finger=extended but turned downwards.
Thumb, ring, and pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand palm up with the fingers pointing outwards. Have the fingertips of the index and middle finger of the dominant hand touch the bottom of the non-dominant hand.

69
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Nut:

A 
Dominant hand: 
Index-pinky=curled. 
Thumb=extended. 
Non-dominant hand: nothing. 
Orientation: Have the dominant hand turned to the side with the dominant hand pointing upwards. Open your mouth and place your thumb under or at least near the top row of your teeth. Then move the hand out of your mouth. Do this motion 1-2 times.
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Nutrition:

A

Version 1: “Feed”.
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and turned downward.
Thumb=against the fingertips.
Orientation: Have the palms of the hands up with the fingers pointing upward. Have the dominant hand closer to your mouth and the non-dominant hand further out. Slightly bounce both hands up and down.
Notes: It also means “feed”.
Version 2:
Dominant hand:
N handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the tips of the index and middle finger by your mouth. Then shake the hands from side to side.

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