Category ASL Sign Dictionary

To sign the word “boss,” form a fist with your dominant hand, with your thumb resting on top of your fingers. Then, tap your knuckles against the back of your other hand, which should be in a flat, palm-down position.

To sign “southwest,” use your dominant hand to make a flat, open hand shape. Starting at your side, move your hand down and to the left in a diagonal motion, as if drawing a line from the top right corner…

To sign the word “applying”, use your dominant hand to make a fist with your thumb pointing up. Then, place your fist on your non-dominant palm and twist it back and forth a few times. This motion represents the action…

To sign the word “mit,” use your dominant hand to make a fist and extend your index finger, then touch it to your chin.

To sign the word “stability,” make a fist with your dominant hand and place it on top of your non-dominant palm. Then, twist your dominant hand slightly to the side while keeping it in contact with your non-dominant palm.

To sign the word “configure,” use the American Sign Language (ASL) sign for “set up” by making a C-shape with your dominant hand and swiping it across your non-dominant hand.

To sign the word “violation,” make a fist with your dominant hand and extend your index finger, then tap it against your other hand’s open palm twice.

To sign the word “ghost,” make a fist with one hand and place it near your chin, then use your other hand to make a sweeping motion upwards from the bottom of your fist, mimicking the shape of a ghost’s…

To sign the word “nobody,” use your dominant hand to make a fist and tap it twice on your chest near your heart.

To sign the word “ordinary,” use the fingers of your dominant hand to draw a horizontal line across your non-dominant palm.