Category ASL Sign Dictionary

To sign the word “ownership,” make a “O” handshape with your dominant hand and place it on top of your non-dominant hand, which is in a flat palm position. Then, twist your dominant hand slightly as if turning a key.

To sign the word “controller,” make a fist with your dominant hand and extend your index finger. Place that hand in front of your body with your palm facing down. Then, use your other hand to form a ‘C’ shape…

To sign the word “consultant” in American Sign Language, use your dominant hand to make a “C” shape and tap it twice against your forehead.

To sign “putting,” use your dominant hand to make a flat hand shape and place it on top of your non-dominant hand, which is also in a flat hand shape. Move your dominant hand down as if you are placing…

To sign the word “sitting,” hold both hands in a fist with thumbs pointing up, and cross them over each other in front of your chest.

To sign the word “surveys,” use the ASL sign for “question” and move your dominant hand in a circular motion in front of your chest.

To sign the word “threat,” form a fist with your dominant hand and extend your index finger upwards, pointing it towards the person or thing you are describing as a threat.

To sign the word “afternoon,” place your dominant hand palm facing down on your non-dominant wrist and then move it out and up in a semi-circular motion, mimicking the movement of the sun in the afternoon.

To sign “narrow,” make a fist with your dominant hand and hold it horizontally in front of your body. Then, use your non-dominant hand to outline the edges of the fist from top to bottom.

To sign the word “lp,” use your dominant hand to make a “L” shape with your thumb and index finger. Place your thumb on your chin and then move your hand down and slightly forward in a smooth motion.