Category ASL Sign Dictionary

Quick ASL sign explanations for thousands of everyday words. Each entry shows the handshape, motion, and meaning.

how to sign the word ds

To sign the word “ds,” use your dominant hand to make a “D” shape with your fingers and touch your temple or side of your head, then switch to a “S” shape and touch the same spot again.

how to sign the word consideration

To sign the word “consideration,” make a fist with your dominant hand and place it on your chin, then move it down and away from your face while opening your fingers into a flat hand. This represents the act of…

how to sign the word tournament

To sign the word “tournament,” follow these steps: 1. Start by placing your dominant hand in a “C” shape, with your thumb and index finger touching. 2. Hold your non-dominant forearm out in front of you, palm facing up. 3.…

how to sign the word mirror

To sign the word “mirror,” make a “C” shape with your dominant hand and place it in front of your face, then use your other hand to mimic wiping a mirror in a downward motion across the palm of your…