Category ASL Sign Dictionary

To sign the word salary in American Sign Language, make a flat hand shape and place it on your non-dominant hand, then move your dominant hand down the palm of your non-dominant hand.

“To sign the word ‘loop,’ use your index finger to trace a circle in the air, starting from the bottom and ending at the same spot.”

To sign the word “Nebraska,” use the ASL sign for the letter “N” followed by the sign for “E” using your dominant hand. Then, use your non-dominant hand to make a “B” shape and place it near your chin. Finally,…

To sign the word “rice,” place your dominant hand in front of your non-dominant hand and move it back and forth as if you are sprinkling something onto your non-dominant hand.

To sign the word “liquid,” use the ASL sign for “water” by making a wave motion with your hand.

To sign the word Caribbean, use one hand to form the letter C, palm facing out, and move it in a circular motion over the other hand.

To sign the word “behalf,” make a fist with your non-dominant hand and place your dominant hand flat on top, then move your dominant hand away from your body.

To sign the word “nights,” use your dominant hand to make a flat handshape and touch it to your forehead, then rotate your hand in a circular motion.

To sign the word “publishers,” use your dominant hand to make a flat hand shape with fingers slightly apart, then tap the back of your non-dominant hand several times.

To sign the word terminal, use your dominant hand to make the letter ‘T’ shape and tap it twice on the back of your non-dominant hand.