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To sign "Danger" in American Sign Language (ASL), form "A" handshapes with both hands, and thumbs extended outward. Position your non-dominant hand facing inward and place your dominant hand behind it. Rub your dominant hand upward against the back of your non-dominant hand several times.

Danger signs and symbols

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The prepositions in and at both indicate place or location. However, in emphasizes the idea of being inside or within boundaries, while at expresses exact position, such as a point on a map.

To sign "Danger" in American Sign Language (ASL), form "A" handshapes with both hands, and thumbs extended outward. Position your non-dominant hand facing inward and place your dominant hand behind it. Rub your dominant hand upward against the back of your non-dominant hand several times.

Dangeroussigns list

Both signed at and signed in are correct. However, in legal documents such as contracts, conventions and agreements, the traditional expression signed at is more common.

To sign "Danger" in American Sign Language (ASL), form "A" handshapes with both hands, and thumbs extended outward. Position your non-dominant hand facing inward and place your dominant hand behind it. Rub your dominant hand upward against the back of your non-dominant hand several times.