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What does it mean in sign language when you drag your finger down throat more than once?

You're describing a sign that looks like you're dragging your finger down your throat multiple times. This sign in American Sign Language (ASL) is called "again" and is used to indicate repetition or something happening more than once.

Here's how it's signed:

* Start with your dominant hand in a "5" handshape (all fingers extended)

* Place your fingertips on your throat near your Adam's apple

* Drag your fingers down your throat a few times, moving downward in a straight line.

The number of times you drag your fingers down represents how many times something happened.

Example:

Let's say you're telling someone about a trip to the store. You might sign:

* "STORE"

* "GO"

* "AGAIN" (dragging fingers down your throat twice)

This means "I went to the store twice."

Note: This sign is different from the sign for "again" that involves a repeated "C" handshape. That sign is generally used for more abstract meanings of "again" or "another time."

Hope this explanation helps!

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