home sign

noun

1. any idiosyncratic system of gestural communication used by a deaf person.

2. a single idiosyncratic form that is incorporated into a standard sign language.

Example Sentences

On a bright September morning, LyBurtus pulled up at an unassuming gray house with a “Home Sweet Home” sign by the door.

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The family had a celebratory lunch at the north Philadelphia home of Franklin’s grandson, decorated with balloons and a “welcome home” sign.

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Angela Canning, a Yellowknife resident, told the Canadian Press that she and others cheered when they saw the "Welcome Home" sign on their drive back.

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The 20-year-old center fielder, nicknamed The Martian for his astounding physical talent at such a young age when he signed, flashed an “E.T. phone home” sign as his salute to the Bleacher Creatures when they chanted his name during his first roll call.

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Edisto created the Snowberger family motto, “We Live to Serve,” and Allagash engraved it on the Snowberger’s Funeral Home sign.

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