Category ASL Sign Dictionary

To sign the word “protocol,” use the ASL sign for “agreement” followed by the sign for “method” or “procedure.”

To sign the word “industries,” form the letter “I” with your dominant hand, then use your non-dominant hand to form a letter “S” and circle it over the “I” hand. Finally, twist your wrist in a circular motion while keeping…

To sign the word decisions, use both hands to make a flat, open shape. Then, move your dominant hand down and back up in front of your non-dominant hand twice, as if you are making a cutting motion. This represents…

To sign the word “speak”, use your dominant hand to make a fist and place it near your mouth. Then, move your hand slightly away from your mouth while keeping a closed fist, as if you are speaking.

To sign the word “anime”, use both hands to make closed fists with the index and middle fingers extended outwards. Bring the fists together with palms facing downwards and move them in a circular motion.

To sign the word “residential,” use the American Sign Language (ASL) sign for “house” with the dominant hand making a roof shape over the non-dominant hand which is held flat.

To sign the word “battle,” make a fist with both hands and bring them together in front of your body, as if two opposing forces are coming together in a fight.

To sign the word “blow,” use one hand with the index and middle fingers extended and the other hand with the thumb tucked in and the remaining fingers closed. Bring the first hand up to your mouth and move it…

To sign the word “zoom,” make a closed fist with your dominant hand and extend your index and middle fingers like a peace sign. Then, starting near your chest, move your hand quickly away from your body in a straight…

To sign the word “alaska,” use the American Sign Language (ASL) handshape for the letter “A” and move it from your shoulder down to your hip in a diagonal motion.