Category ASL Sign Dictionary

The word “ms” can be signed in American Sign Language by using the finger spelled letters M-S or by using the combined handshape for the letters M and S.

To sign the word “flash,” use the letter F handshape and flick your index finger upward quickly.

To sign the word “band,” use your dominant hand to make a fist, then wrap your other hand around the outside of your fist and bring both hands down towards your stomach. This represents the concept of a band or…

To sign the word “culture,” use your dominant hand to make a “c” shape and place it on your non-dominant forearm, then move your hand downward while keeping the “c” shape.

To sign the word “England,” use a two-finger salute with your index and middle fingers pointing upwards, then bring them together in a circular motion while tapping them against your thumb.

To sign “Christmas,” place one hand on top of the other, with the fingers intertwined and the palms facing down. Then, move your hands in a circular motion while keeping your thumbs locked. This motion represents a wreath, a common…

To sign the word “Saturday,” use your dominant hand to make a closed fist with your thumb extended. Then, place your thumb on your forehead and move it in a circular motion.

To sign the word “able,” make a fist with your dominant hand and extend your index finger. Place your fist near your chin and move your index finger upward and downward twice. This represents the letters “a” and “b,” indicating…

To sign the word “film,” use your dominant hand to shape the letter “F” and then swipe it across your non-dominant hand, as if you were tracing the outline of a film reel.