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A CIRCULAR MOTION OF THE HAND WITH THE INDEX FINGER POINTED
STRAIGHT OUT TURNING TO THE RIGHT MEANS "TO PICK IT UP,"
OR "YOU'RE TOO SLOW."

Submitter comment: INFORMANT USES THIS WHEN HE'S ENGAGED IN A SPORT ACTIVITY
SUCH AS BOWLING, BASEBALL, OR RUNNING TRACK. THE
INFORMANT IS VERY ACTIVE IN ATHLETICS AND HAS USED AND SEEN
OTHERS USE THIS GESTURE.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Bodily Activity
SPEECH -- Instructions Directions

Date learned: 10-31-1971

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