sign language
noun
Also called sign. any of several visual-gestural systems of communication, especially employing manual gestures, as used among deaf people.
any means of communication, as between speakers of different languages, using gestures.
Origin of sign language
First recorded in 1840–50
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Examples from the Web for sign language
Contemporary Examples of sign language
Harry's first stop was Kananelo Centre for the Deaf, where he joined in a sign-language lesson - the word 'Hi Harry!'
Historical Examples of sign language
Here, by sign-language unmistakable, we were informed that all they possessed was ours.
The Cruise of the SnarkJack London
In Osnomian battles we always used a sign-language when we couldn't hear anything—and that was most of the time.
Skylark ThreeEdward Elmer Smith
After ceremonies magical, or more prayers in sign-language, the Mura Mura 'at once cause clouds to appear in the sky.'
Magic and ReligionAndrew Lang
No, we must just go off early in the morning before he wakes, and get Manuela to try her hand at sign-language.
The Rover of the AndesR.M. Ballantyne
In sign-language I gestured to her to make very sure of the knots; if anyone slipped, she hadn't the weight to hold us.
The Planet SaversMarion Zimmer Bradley
sign language
noun
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