Category ASL Sign Dictionary

To sign the word cloudy, make a fist with your dominant hand and extend your index finger. Rotate your hand in a circular motion while pointing upwards to mimic the appearance of clouds.

To sign the word champion, use both hands to form the letter “C” with your index finger and thumb. Place the “C” hands on either side of your chest and move them in a circular motion.

To sign the word “Keith,” use your dominant hand to form an “K” shape and tap it twice against your cheek.

To sign the word “metabolism,” use both hands to make a “M” shape with your fingers and then bring your hands down and out to form a “T” shape.

To sign the word “reporter,” make the letter “R” with your dominant hand and draw it down your non-dominant hand, which is held flat with palm facing up.

To sign the word “knowing,” make a “K” handshape and place it on your forehead, then bring it down in a small arc while slightly twisting your wrist.

The word independence can be signed by using the ASL sign for “free” with both hands moving away from each other.

To sign the word “expectations,” use your dominant hand to make a flat palm facing upward, then use your other hand to make a flat palm facing downward and place it on top of the first hand. Move both hands…

To sign the word “institutional,” use the ASL sign for “institution” and add the suffix -AL by signing the letter A with your dominant hand and placing it on the palm of your other hand.

To sign the word “pride,” use the ASL finger-spelling alphabet to spell out the letters P-R-I-D-E.