Category ASL Sign Dictionary

To sign the word “instruments,” use your dominant hand to make a fist with your index finger pointing up. Then, move your finger in a small circle in front of your chest. This sign represents the idea of playing or…

To sign the word “saw,” make a fist with your dominant hand and extend your index and middle fingers, keeping them together. Then, place the fingers on your non-dominant hand, which should be flat with the palm facing up. Move…

To sign the word “electric,” use both hands to mimic the shape of a lightning bolt by making a zigzag motion with your fingers touching your thumb on each hand.

To sign the word “father,” place your dominant hand on your forehead with your fingers spread apart and your thumb touching your forehead. Then, move your hand downwards towards your chin while keeping your fingers and thumb in the same…

To sign the word “fully,” extend your dominant hand straight up with all fingers and thumb spread out, then bring your hand down in front of your chest while closing your fingers into a fist.

To sign the word “fat,” place your dominant hand on your non-dominant hand, with your palm facing up and your fingers pointing towards your non-dominant wrist. Then, tap the tip of your middle finger on your non-dominant hand twice.

To sign the word “un”, make a fist with your dominant hand and extend your index finger straight upward, pointing towards the sky. This represents the letter “U” in American Sign Language.

To sign the word “jersey,” use your dominant hand to make a “J” shape near your collarbone, then move your hand down and across your chest to create a “Y” shape.

To sign the word “requires,” make a fist with your dominant hand and place it horizontally in front of your body, then move your fist upward slightly while keeping your thumb pointing up. This sign represents the idea of needing…

To sign the word “capacity,” make a C-shape with your dominant hand and place it on your non-dominant hand that is held flat.