Category ASL Sign Dictionary

Looking up an ASL sign? This dictionary covers thousands of everyday English words – from common nouns to action verbs – with the handshape, motion, and meaning for each. Use it as a quick reference for parents teaching baby sign language, students learning American Sign Language, or anyone who needs the ASL sign for a specific word.

how to sign the word gulf

The ASL sign for "Gulf": place your dominant hand in the shape of a "G" near your chin and move it outward in a sweeping motion, as if tracing the shape of a gulf. Quick step-by-step guide for ASL learners and parents.

how to sign the word tend

The word “tend” is signed by making a flat hand shape with the thumb touching the fingertips, and then bringing the hand towards the body in a small arc motion. Related ASL Signs how to sign the word temporary how…

how to sign the word pine

The ASL sign for "Pine": use both hands to create the ASL letter "P" by bending the index and middle fingers and touching the thumbs to the tips of the ring and pinky fingers. Quick step-by-step guide for ASL learners and parents.

how to sign the word believed

The ASL sign for "Believed": use the ASL sign for "believe" and add the past tense marker by moving your hand in a small circular motion over your chest. Quick step-by-step guide for ASL learners and parents.

how to sign the word regularly

The ASL sign for "Regularly": use both hands to make a closed fist and rotate them in a circular motion next to each other, starting with the dominant hand on top and moving downward. Quick step-by-step guide for ASL learners and parents.

how to sign the word charger

Hold your dominant hand in a “C” shape, then move it down your non-dominant arm as if you are plugging something in. Related ASL Signs how to sign the word charge how to sign the word charged how to sign…

how to sign the word broker

The ASL sign for "Broker": use fingerspelling to spell out the letters B-R-O-K-E-R, then make a "B" handshape with your dominant hand and tap it twice on the back of your non-dominant hand. Quick step-by-step guide for ASL learners and parents.

how to sign the word bulgaria

The ASL sign for "Bulgaria": make a "B" handshape with your dominant hand and place it on your non-dominant shoulder, then twist your wrist slightly as if you were unscrewing something. Quick step-by-step guide for ASL learners and parents.