Category ASL Sign Dictionary

To sign the word “truck,” use a flat hand to make a fist and extend the pointer and middle fingers. Then, starting at the center of your forehead, move your hand down in a straight line as if tracing the…

in To sign the word nein, make a fist and extend your thumb and index finger to create an “L” shape with your hand. Then, move your hand down and to the side in a shaking motion. This sign means…

To sign the word “associate,” use the ASL letter “A” and then use the ASL sign for “connect” or “join” with both hands.

To sign the word “vice,” make a “V” handshape with your dominant hand and place it near your non-dominant shoulder, then bring it down diagonally to your hip while making a small twisting motion.

To sign the word “hong,” use your dominant hand to make a fist, with your thumb resting on your chin. Then, flick your index finger out and down as if you were flicking a speck of dirt off your chin.

To sign the word “Diego,” make the letter “D” with your dominant hand and touch it to your forehead. Then, bring your hand down and touch it to your chin.

To sign the word “massachusetts” in American Sign Language, spell out the letters M-A-S-S-A-C-H-U-S-E-T-T-S using the appropriate handshapes and movements for each letter.

To sign the word “Dave,” use your dominant hand to make a fist and place it near your forehead with your palm facing outward. Then, use your index finger to point to your temple twice. This sign represents the initial…

To sign the word “pubmed,” use your dominant hand to make a “P” shape and then twist it slightly at the wrist to make a “B” shape. Then, bring both hands together with the palms facing each other and fingers…

To sign the word criteria, use both hands to form the letter “C” shape and tap your dominant hand on your non-dominant hand twice. Then, with your palms facing down, bring both hands up to the sides of your head…