Category ASL Sign Dictionary

To sign the word “cutting,” make a slicing motion across your non-dominant hand with the index and middle fingers of your dominant hand.

To sign the word “photographs,” use both hands to make the “F” handshape and tap them together twice in front of your chest. Then, bring both hands up to your face and open them into the “5” handshape while keeping…

To sign the word “bodies,” use both hands to form a flat shape with palms facing down. Bring the hands together in front of your body, then move them downwards while keeping them in the same shape.

To sign the word “sit,” make a fist with your dominant hand and place it palm-down on the other flat palm, as if sitting on a chair.

To sign the word “res,” place your dominant hand in a fist with your index finger pointing up and your thumb tucked in. With your non-dominant hand, make a “V” shape with your index and middle fingers. Bring the “V”…

To sign the word “chip,” make a fist with your non-dominant hand and point your index finger forward. Then, bring your dominant hand over the fist and tap the top of it twice, as if you are tapping a chip…

To sign the word “shift,” use both hands to make a fist with the index and middle fingers extended. Place your dominant hand on top of your non-dominant hand and then quickly lift your dominant hand up and to the…

To sign the word “ml,” use the ASL letter “M” followed by the letter “L” while keeping your hand in a flat, open position.

“Sign the word ‘suit’ by making a closed fist with your dominant hand and tapping it twice on your opposite shoulder.”

To sign the word “diabetes,” use both hands to make the letter “D” and then touch your thumbs to your index fingers to form a diamond shape in front of your body.