Category ASL Sign Dictionary

To sign the word “visual,” make a V-shaped handshape with your dominant hand and place it near your non-dominant eye, then move your hand slightly away from your face while keeping the same shape.

To sign the word “minimum” in American Sign Language, make a fist with your dominant hand and place it on top of your other hand, which is flat and facing up. Then, move your dominant hand down in a quick…

To sign the word “surface,” place your dominant hand flat with fingers spread out on the non-dominant palm, then slide the hand forward and upward.

To sign the word “aid,” form an “A” with your dominant hand, then move it down and slightly to the side, as if offering help.

To sign the word “remove,” you would use your dominant hand to make a fist and place it over your other hand with the palm facing down. Then, move your dominant hand forward as if you are pushing something away.

To sign the word “enjoy,” hold your dominant hand in a fist with your thumb resting on your chin. Then, move your hand forward and down, making a short twisting motion at the wrist.

To sign the word “theory,” place the fingers of your dominant hand on your chin and move them down and slightly outward to form a curved shape.

To sign the word “offered”, use both hands to make a flat shape with your palms facing down. Then, move your dominant hand in a small circular motion on top of your non-dominant hand. This represents the gesture of offering…

To sign the word “min,” use your dominant hand to make a claw-like shape with your fingers and touch your thumb to your chin. Then, flick your fingers outwards towards your face.

To sign the word “instructions,” use the American Sign Language (ASL) sign for “guide” by making a “C” shape with your dominant hand and moving it in a circular motion on your non-dominant palm.