Category ASL Sign Dictionary

To sign the word “desk,” make a flat hand with your palm facing down and fingers together. Then, tap your index finger on the top of your other hand, mimicking the action of writing on a desk.

The word “sweet” can be signed by making a gentle brushing motion with the fingertips of one hand across the cheek.

To sign the word handle, use your dominant hand to make a fist and extend your thumb and index finger upward. Place your thumb on the side of your other fist, near the pinky finger, and twist your wrist slightly.

To sign the word “fix,” use both hands to make a fist with your index finger extended and pointing upwards. Then, bring your index fingers together and move them in a circular motion. This represents the idea of repairing or…

To sign the word “clearly,” use both hands to form the letter “C” with your dominant hand and the letter “L” with your non-dominant hand, then move both hands away from each other while keeping them parallel to each other.

To sign the word “credits,” make a C shape with your dominant hand and rotate it twice in front of your chest.

To sign the word “VHS,” use your dominant hand to make a “V” shape, with your palm facing towards you. Then, move your hand back and forth in front of your face, as if you are rewinding and fast-forwarding a…

To sign “queen,” place the middle and index fingers of your dominant hand on your forehead, then smoothly bring your hand down and out in a diagonal motion.

To sign the word “installed,” use your dominant hand to make a flat palm facing down, then tap your index finger onto the back of your other hand twice, as if you are tapping on a button. This mimics the…

To sign the word “disk,” use your dominant hand to make a flat, open palm facing up. Then, with your other hand, make a “D” shape and place it on top of your open palm. Finally, twist your wrist in…