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To sign “dean,” use the ASL sign for the letter “D” and then the sign for “N.”

To sign the word “observed”, use the ASL sign for “watch” or “look” by forming a “C” shape with your dominant hand and placing it near your non-dominant eye, then pull it forward while keeping your eyes on the subject.

To sign the word “hardcover,” make a fist with your dominant hand and use your non-dominant hand to tap the top of the fist twice. This represents the hard cover of a book.

To sign the word buddy, make a fist with your dominant hand and extend your thumb and pinky finger, while tucking in your middle and ring finger. Then, tap the sides of your fists together twice.

To sign the word “highway,” extend your dominant hand in front of you with fingers together and pointing forward, then move your hand in a smooth, horizontal motion as if tracing a road.

To sign the word “crafts,” use your dominant hand to make a closed fist with the thumb on top. Then, tap the thumb on the opposite shoulder twice.

To sign the word “symbol,” use your dominant hand to trace a large “X” in front of your body with your index finger, starting at the top left and ending at the bottom right. Then, bring your hand to your…

To sign the word “enforcement,” use the ASL sign for “enforce” and add the -ment suffix by extending your non-dominant hand upward with palm facing down and your dominant hand thumb touching your chin and fingers pointing forward.

To sign the word “trail,” make a forward motion with your dominant hand, starting at your non-dominant shoulder and ending at your dominant hip.

To sign the word mesh, use both hands to create a criss-crossing motion in front of your body.