Category ASL Sign Dictionary

To sign the word “matt,” you would use your dominant hand to make a fist, with your thumb resting on top of your index finger. Then, tap your fist twice against your chin.

To sign the word appliances, first make a fist with your dominant hand and extend your index finger. Then, touch the side of your forehead with your index finger and move it in a circular motion. This represents the knob…

To sign the word “wildlife,” use both hands to create the letter “W” and move them outward, away from each other while keeping the palms facing up. This represents the idea of wild creatures roaming free in their natural habitat.

To sign the word “leaving,” make a fist with your dominant hand and place it near your head. Then, move your hand away from your head in a sweeping motion, as if you are leaving.

To sign the word “ram,” make a fist with your dominant hand and extend your thumb upward, then use your other hand to mimic the action of a ram butting its horns.

To sign “identification,” use the ASL sign for “identify” which involves pointing to your own chest with your index finger and then pointing to the person or thing you are identifying with your index finger.

To sign the word “investor,” use the ASL sign for “invest” by tapping your index finger twice on the opposite palm.

To sign the word “Edward,” use your dominant hand to make a flat handshape and place it near your forehead. Move your hand down and slightly to the side, as if you are drawing an inverted “L” shape. This sign…

To sign the word “circumstances,” use a circular motion with your dominant hand over your non-dominant hand, which is held palm up and slightly tilted.

To sign the word “wet,” use your dominant hand to make a 5 handshape and lightly tap your non-dominant hand palm-down, as if you were tapping water droplets.