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 boats

To sign the word boats, place your thumbs up and your pinky fingers out while keeping your other fingers closed and touching your palms. Move your hands back and forth in a rowing motion to represent a boat moving through…

how to sign the word tr

icycle To sign the word “tricycle,” make a “T” shape with one hand and move it in a circular motion near your chest with the other hand representing the two wheels.

how to sign the word receiver

To sign the word receiver, use your dominant hand to make a ‘C’ shape and place it against your non-dominant hand, which should be in a flat palm position. Then pull your dominant hand back slightly, mimicking the act of…

how to sign the word escape

To sign the word “escape,” make a fist with your dominant hand and extend your thumb and index finger outward. Then, place the index finger of your other hand on top of your dominant hand’s index finger and pull it…