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 academy

To sign the word “academy,” use your dominant hand to make a fist and place it on your wrist of your non-dominant hand. Then, while keeping your fist in place, use your dominant hand to tap your wrist twice.

how to sign the word drink

To sign the word “drink”, first make a fist with your dominant hand and hold it near your mouth. Then, using your index finger, tap your chin twice as if you’re drinking from a cup.

how to sign the word oklahoma

To sign the word Oklahoma, use American Sign Language (ASL) by forming the letter “O” with your dominant hand, and then making a “K” shape with your index and middle fingers. Finally, bring your hand to your chin and tap…

how to sign the word writer

To sign the word “writer,” use the American Sign Language (ASL) sign for “write,” which is made by forming a fist with your dominant hand and moving it in a circular motion over your non-dominant hand.