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Note: There are many sign Languages around the world, the answer below refers to American Sign Language or ASL.
The meaning depends on a variety of factors. Location of the sign, movement of the sign, palm orientation, sign direction etc. I can't answer this question accurately, as it is too difficult to tell the particular usage you are referring to.
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Where is sign language used?
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How is sign language used?
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When did sign language start to be used in the world and where?
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What is American Sign Language?
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What sign languages are used in Iraq?
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What are the two cultures that have use a form of sign language are?
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What is American sign language(ASL)?
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