Category ASL Sign Dictionary

To sign the word “pounds,” use both hands to make the shape of a “P” with your index finger and thumb, and then tap your fist against the opposite palm twice.

To sign the word “capture,” bring your dominant hand up to your chin with your fingers slightly apart and your palm facing your face. Then, quickly bring your hand down and close your fingers together into a fist.

To sign the word “meant,” use your dominant hand to make a closed fist with your index finger pointing towards your mouth. Then, tap your index finger on your chin twice.

To sign the word “expensive,” place your dominant hand near your chin, fingers touching your thumb, and move your hand away from your face while slightly flicking your fingers upward.

ickets To sign the word “crickets,” make a fist with one hand and gently tap your index finger on your other hand’s knuckles. This represents the chirping sound of crickets.

To sign the word “improving,” use both hands to make a “V” shape and then move your hands outward, away from each other, while slightly bending your fingers. This motion represents the idea of something getting better or progressing.

To sign the word adoption, use both hands to make a fist with your index fingers pointing up. Place one fist on top of the other, then pull them apart while opening your fingers into a flat hand shape. This…

To sign the word Siemens, use both hands to make an “S” shape and move them in opposite directions.

To sign the word “para,” use your dominant hand to make a flat handshape and place it on top of your non-dominant hand, which should also be in a flat handshape. Then, move both hands forward and slightly downward in…

To sign the word “ba,” form the letter B with your dominant hand, pointing your index finger straight up and curving the rest of your fingers in towards your palm. Then, touch your thumb to your chin.