fingerspell

[ fing-ger-spel ]
/ ˈfɪŋ gərˌspɛl /

verb (used with or without object)

to communicate by fingerspelling.

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What does “barren” mean?
a cylindrical wooden container with slightly bulging sides.
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Origin of fingerspell

finger + spell1

Words nearby fingerspell

finger-pointing, finger post, fingerprint, finger puppet, finger reading, fingerspell, fingerspelling, fingerstall, finger-thumb reflex, finger tight, fingertip
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