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 filing

To sign the word “filing,” use your dominant hand to make a flat handshape with the palm facing down. Then, use your other hand to place the tips of your fingers on the top of the fingers of your dominant…

how to sign the word talks

To sign the word “talks,” make a fist with your dominant hand and extend your thumb and pinky finger while keeping the rest of your fingers curled in. Then bring your hand up to your mouth and quickly open and…

how to sign the word graph

To sign the word “graph,” use your dominant hand to draw a diagonal line down and to the right in front of you, starting at the top left corner and ending at the bottom right corner.

how to sign the word obvious

To sign the word “obvious,” use the ASL sign for “obvious” by placing your dominant hand near your forehead with fingers spread and palm facing out, then bringing your hand down in front of your face in a diagonal motion.