Category ASL Sign Dictionary

To sign the word “established,” make a fist with your dominant hand and hold it out in front of you, palm facing down. Then, use your index finger to tap twice on the back of your fist, representing the double…

To sign the word “device,” make a fist with your dominant hand and extend your index finger. Tap the finger of your dominant hand on the back of your non-dominant hand, near the wrist.

To sign the word “virtual,” use both hands to form the letter “V” and then bring them together, touching the fingertips in the middle.

To sign the word “reader,” use your dominant hand to make a “Y” shape with your fingers and thumb, then bring it to your forehead and touch it to your eyebrow.

To sign the word “studio,” form a closed fist with your dominant hand and extend your pinky finger and thumb to create a small opening. Then, place the opening near your mouth and twist it in a circular motion as…

To sign the word “fee,” make a small circle with your dominant hand and place it on the palm of your other hand, then twist your wrist in a clockwise motion.

To sign the word “awards,” use the American Sign Language (ASL) sign for “prize” or “trophy” by making a fist with your dominant hand and tapping it on your non-dominant hand, which is held flat in front of you.

To sign the word “playing,” use your dominant hand to make a fist with your thumb resting on top of your fingers. Then, tap your index finger twice on the back of your other hand, which is held flat in…

To sign the word “papers,” use your dominant hand to make a flat, open palm gesture facing toward you. Then, bring your fingers down to tap your chin or cheek twice in a quick and deliberate motion. This mimics the…

To sign the word “defined,” use your dominant hand to make a flat handshape with all fingers and thumb extended. Place the flat hand near your chin, parallel to the ground, and move it forward slightly.