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fingerspell

American  
[fing-ger-spel] / ˈfɪŋ gərˌspɛl /

verb (used with or without object)

  1. to communicate by fingerspelling.


Etymology

Origin of fingerspell

finger + spell 1

Example Sentences

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The lens also offers a tool to help you fingerspell words and one to help you memorize which handshapes are which letter.

From The Verge Apr. 7, 2022

The lesson I tried taught me to fingerspell the alphabet.

From The Verge Apr. 7, 2022

Snap The AR Lenses will help Snap users learn to fingerspell their names, along with common words like “love,” “hug,” and “smile.”

From The Verge Sep. 21, 2021

To mark the International Week of the Deaf, Snapchat has created custom stickers and three AR Lenses to encourage users to fingerspell, the company said Tuesday.

From The Verge Sep. 21, 2021

In the footage they are both smiling as their family and friends, many from Hull Deaf Club, surround them and fingerspell rapidly to each other.

From BBC Dec. 16, 2014

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