Quick ASL sign explanations for thousands of everyday words. Each entry shows the handshape, motion, and meaning.
To sign the word vector, use your dominant hand to trace a straight line down in front of your body, starting at chest level and ending at waist level, while simultaneously making a quick downward flick of the wrist. This…
To sign the word “nationwide,” use both hands to make the letter “N” sign, then move them simultaneously in a wide arc shape in front of your body.
To sign the word “streets,” use both hands with your palms facing down and fingers extended. Starting at the side of your body, move your hands forward and slightly apart in a zigzag motion, as if indicating a path or…
“To sign the word Toyota, use both hands to form the letter “T” and then make a twisting motion in front of your body.”
“Sign the word composition by using both hands to form the letter ‘C’ and then bring them together to create a circle shape.”
To sign the word “bet,” make a flat hand with your palm facing up, then tap your fingertips on the back of your other hand.
Sign the word “collect” by making a “C” with your dominant hand and using a scooping motion to represent gathering or collecting something.
To sign the word tropical, use the American Sign Language (ASL) letter “T” handshape and rotate it in a circular motion near the side of your head to represent the leaves of a palm tree.
To sign the word “tiffany,” use the American Sign Language (ASL) fingerspelling technique to spell out the letters T-I-F-F-A-N-Y with your dominant hand.
To sign the word “evaluate,” begin by using your dominant hand to make a flat, open palm facing towards you. Then, place your non-dominant hand on top of your dominant hand and turn it back and forth slightly. This motion…