Category ASL Sign Dictionary

To sign the word “thin,” form the ASL letter “T” with your dominant hand and place it near your chin, then slide your hand downwards.

To sign the word “promise,” make a fist with your dominant hand and bring it toward your mouth, then open your hand and move it away from your body in a swift motion. This gesture represents making a promise and…

To sign the word “waters,” form the letter “W” with both hands and move them outward in a smooth motion, as if creating ripples in water.

To sign the word “participating,” fingerspell the first letter “P” and then use both hands to form a curved motion, as if you are scooping something up in your hands. Then, bring your hands together in front of your body…

To sign the word “restrictions,” use the ASL sign for “limit” by making a closed fist with your dominant hand and drawing it across your non-dominant hand, which is held flat with fingers extended.

To sign the word genetic, use your dominant hand to make a “G” handshape, then rotate it in a circular motion near your chest.

To sign the word breaks, use the sign for “break” or “pause” between each word to visually indicate a separation between them.

To sign the word “wings,” use both hands to form the letter “w” by making a fist with your thumb and pinky finger extended, then flap your fingers up and down like wings.

To sign the word “discovered,” use your dominant hand to make a fist and place it on the top of your non-dominant hand, which is held flat. Then twist your fist in a circular motion as if uncovering something.

To sign the word “prove,” use your dominant hand to start with the index finger pointing down and move it upward in a diagonal motion, ending with the palm facing outward.