fingerspelling
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of fingerspelling
Example Sentences
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I press “play” again on the video and watch Will’s careful signing, his fingerspelling, his nervous relief at the end.
From New York Times ● Oct. 5, 2022
“It’s very important for fingerspelling to be clear,” said Rash through a sign language interpreter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2022
The company launched fingerspelling mobile app Ace ASL for iOS in April, and for Android earlier this month.
From The Verge ● Sep. 21, 2021
I spoke to Richer via email about what she thought of this year’s Oscars, her experience working on The Shape of Water, and that one particularly profane fingerspelling scene.
From Slate ● Mar. 12, 2018
Deafblind manual is a form of tactile fingerspelling, where each letter of the alphabet has a sign that is made against your hand.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2014
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