manual alphabet
a set of finger configurations corresponding to the letters of the alphabet, used by the Deaf in fingerspelling.
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How to use manual alphabet in a sentence
One who is entirely dependent upon the manual alphabet has always a sense of restraint, of narrowness.
Story of My Life | Helen KellerOne who reads or talks to me spells with his hand, using the single-hand manual alphabet generally employed by the deaf.
Story of My Life | Helen KellerJust here, perhaps, I had better explain our use of the manual alphabet, which seems to puzzle people who do not know us.
Story of My Life | Helen KellerMiss Keller's reading of the manual alphabet by her sense of touch seems to cause some perplexity.
Story of My Life | Helen KellerBooks supplemented, perhaps equaled in importance the manual alphabet, as a means of teaching language.
Story of My Life | Helen Keller
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