Category ASL Sign Dictionary

Quick ASL sign explanations for thousands of everyday words. Each entry shows the handshape, motion, and meaning.

how to sign the word designated

To sign the word designated, use both hands to create the letter “D” with your index fingers and thumbs. Then, touch the tips of your index fingers together above your head. This signifies the word “designated”.

how to sign the word defense

To sign the word “defense,” use both hands to make fists and cross them in front of your body, with one hand slightly above the other. Then, quickly uncross and recross your fists in the same position. This movement represents…

how to sign the word nursing

Signing the word “nursing” requires forming the ASL letter “N” with your dominant hand and placing it on top of your non-dominant flat palm facing down. Then, move your dominant hand in a circular motion while keeping contact with the…

how to sign the word immediately

To sign the word “immediately,” use your dominant hand to make a closed fist with the index finger pointing upwards. Then, quickly move your hand downwards towards your body, ending with the palm facing downwards. This movement represents the idea…