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 mouth

To sign the word mouth, make a fist with your dominant hand and place it near your face with your thumb resting on your chin. Then, open and close your fist while slightly turning it in towards your chin to…

how to sign the word visa

To sign the word visa, use your dominant hand to make a “V” shape with your index and middle fingers. Then, move your hand downward in a slight curve while keeping your fingers together. This mimics the shape of the…

how to sign the word jean

To sign the word “jean,” make a fist with your dominant hand and place your thumb against your chin. Then, move your fist in a circular motion while keeping it close to your chin. This represents the “J” handshape for…

how to sign the word specialty

To sign the word “specialty,” form a fist with your dominant hand and place your thumb on your chin. Move your fist in a circular motion, keeping your thumb on your chin. This sign represents the idea of something being…