Category ASL Sign Dictionary

To sign the word “duty,” use your dominant hand to make a fist and place it on your non-dominant forearm, then rotate your fist in a circular motion.

Du is signed by forming the letter D with your dominant hand and placing it on your non-dominant hand, which is held flat with the palm facing upward.

To sign the word “votes,” make a fist with your dominant hand and extend your index finger. Then, quickly tap your index finger on your opposite palm twice. This represents “v-o-t-e-s” in American Sign Language.

To sign the word “changing,” make a C shape with your dominant hand and rotate it in a circular motion.

To sign the word “measure,” make a fist with your dominant hand and place it on the palm of your non-dominant hand, then move both hands away from each other as if measuring a distance.

To sign the word revenue, use your dominant hand to trace a large “R” shape starting at the top of your forehead and ending at your chin.

To sign the word “ray,” use your dominant hand to make a flat palm facing outwards, then touch your thumb to your chin and extend your index finger straight out.

To sign the word frequently, use your dominant hand to make a “F” handshape and tap it twice on your non-dominant arm.

Enlarging is done by using your dominant hand to make a cup shape and placing it near your chest, then extending your fingers outwards in a sweeping motion.

Use your dominant hand to make a “B” handshape near your chin, then move it in a downward arc while slightly shaking it.