D Category Flashcards
1
Q
D:
A
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
2
Q
Dad:
A
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: The thumb of the dominant hand touches the middle of the forehead.
3
Q
Daily:
A
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=bottom of it is on top of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the dominant hand’s thumb under the ear with the underside of the thumb up. Then move the hand to the front of your face (still by the side of your head) with the back of the thumb facing you. Make that motion quickly twice.
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Q
Dance:
A
Dominant hand: V handshape. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up. Have the dominant hand over the non-dominant hand. Then rotate the wrist so that the index and middle finger of the dominant hand run over the whole non-dominant hand.
5
Q
Dancer:
A
“Dance” + “person” sign.
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Q
Danger:
A
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=on top of the side of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand face you. The fingers would be pointing to the side if they were fully extended. Have the dominant hand turned to the side. The fingers would be pointing outwards if they were fully extended. Have the back of the thumb of the dominant hand against the back of the non-dominant hand. Move the dominant hand downwards. Repeat that motion 2-3 times.
Notes: It also means “risk”.
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Q
Dang it:
A
Version 1:
Dominant hand:
S handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the fist against the throat with the side of the index finger facing you OR the palm facing you. Then move fingers up and down once, returning to the curled position.
Notes: It also means “abashed”, “chagrined”, “discomfited”, “distressed”, and “humiliated”.
Version 2: Dominant hand: S handshape. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the palm of both hands up. Then run the back of the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand from the tips of the fingers to the wrist. After the dominant hand passes the non-dominant wrist, move the dominant hand higher. Notes: It also means “oh darn”.
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Q
Dark:
A
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the hands at the side of your head with the palms facing you. Then move the arms so that the hands go in front of your face (the fingers of each hand should be pointing to the side). The dominant hand should be closer to you than the non-dominant hand.
9
Q
Date: Day
A
Fingerspell it.
Or sign “day” as in “What day is it?”
10
Q
Date: Romance
A
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
D handshape.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the index finger pointing upwards. Have the hands touch at the thumb, middle-pinky. Tape them lightly against each other 2-3 times.
Notes: This version has the connotation of two people on a romantic date with someone.
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Q
Daughter:
A
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and against each other.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand across the chest with the palm up. Then, have the side of the index finger touch the chin and then turn the palm up to rest against the elbow of the non-dominant arm.
Notes: The final position is like you holding a baby.
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Q
Day:
A
Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant arm in front of you with the back of the hand up. Rest the elbow of the dominant arm on the non-dominant hand. Then bring the dominant arm down so that the dominant hand is near the non-dominant elbow.
Notes: Other versions include starting with the dominant hand near the nondominant elbow and rising, or instead of only the index finger being extended, all the dominant fingers are extended. You can specify how many days by making the number sign with your dominant hand (with the palm facing you) and then making the same motion. From 10 and above, do the number sign and then the day motion. To say “all day” exaggerate the movement so that it takes longer.
13
Q
Dazed:
A
“Think” + “freeze”.
Notes: It also means “shocked”.
14
Q
Dead:
A
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: The dominant hand is back up, and the non-dominant hand is palm up. Then turn both hands over so that the dominant hand is palm up and the non-dominant hand is back up.
Notes: It also means “die”.
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Q
Deadline:
A
Version 1:
“Dead” + “line”.
Version 2: Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Point the index finger towards your throat. Move the hand to the side.
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Q
Deaf applause:
A
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Both hands near the head and quickly rotate back and forth.
Notes: Essentially, do jazz hands.
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Q
Deaf/hard of hearing:
A
Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: The index finger taps the cheek near the ear and then near the mouth.
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Q
Deaf school:
A
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
I handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the pinky pointed outwards. Place the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand perpendicular to it (So, have the non-dominant hand’s pinky point outwards and the dominant hand’s pinky to point to the side).
Notes: Another version is to have the non-dominant hand a fist with the back up. Then have the dominant hand on top of it.
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Q
Deal: Cards to two people
A
Dominant hand:
Index finger=slightly curled.
Thumb=on top of the side of the index finger.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
Index finger=curled but not turned downwards.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing outward (if they were fully extended). Run the side of the dominant hand’s index finger over the non-dominant hand’s index finger. Repeat this motion 2-3 times as you move both hands slightly outward.
Notes: The motion is like you are dealing out cards.
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Q
Deal: Cards to a group of people
A
Dominant hand:
Index finger=slightly curled.
Thumb=on top of the side of the index finger.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
Index finger=curled but not turned downwards.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing outward (if they were fully extended). Run the side of the dominant hand’s index finger over the non-dominant hand’s index finger. Repeat this motion 2-3 times and move the hands to one side.
Notes: The motion is like you are dealing out cards.
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Q
Debt: Already in debt
A
Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Place the index finger of the dominant hand on the non-dominant hand’s palm. Tap the dominant hand’s index finger against the non-dominant palm twice. Notes: It also means “owe”.
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Q
Debt: Going into debt
A
Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Have the back of the dominant hand with the index finger pointing downwards. Have the dominant hand above and to the side of the non-dominant hand. Then move the dominant hand downwards and past the non-dominant hand.
23
Q
Decades:
A
Orientation: Go through the number handshapes for the years you are talking about with the back facing you and the fingers pointing upwards. After the 0, change to an S handshape. Then turn the hand so that the palm faces you.
Notes: You do ten and the following number instead of 17, 18, 19, etc.
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Q
Decide:
A
Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: F handshape. Orientation: At the beginning of the sign, the non-dominant hand does nothing. Point the index finger of the dominant hand against the side of your head. Then bring the dominant hand down to your chest level and have both hands in F handshapes with the fingers pointing outward.
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Decline:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointed outwards and the palm of the dominant hand face you. Place the dominant hand’s side above the non-dominant elbow and then move it to the non-dominant wrist.
Notes: Can show how slow/fast or big/small the decline is by how long you make the sign and how much you move the dominant hand.
Note: It also means “deteriorate”.
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Decrease:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
H handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the dominant and non-dominant hand up. Rest the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. Then take the dominant hand off the non-dominant hand and turn it so that the palm is now facing up.
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Deer:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and separated.
Orientation: With the palm of both hands facing outwards, have the hands at the top and side of your head. Then move both hands to the side and upwards.
Notes: It also means “reindeer”.
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Defend:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: The backs of both hands should be up. Place the dominant hand in front but against the non-dominant hand. Move both hands outward.
Notes: It also means “guard” and “protect”.
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Degree:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
F handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of both hands up with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the index-thumb circles against each other. Then move hands away from each other and to their respective sides.
Notes: It also means “diploma”, “pipe”, “stick”, and “tube”.
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Delicious:
Version 1:
Dominant hand:
Index ring and pinky=extended and separated.
Middle finger=extended and turned downwards.
Thumb=against the tip of the middle finger.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the middle finger and thumb near your mouth. Then pull the hand away from your mouth and move the hand slightly upwards.
Version 2:
Dominant hand:
Thumb, index ring, and pinky=extended and separated.
Middle finger=extended and turned downwards.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the middle finger near your mouth. Then twist the hand so that the back faces you.
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Deliver:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palms of both hands up and in front of you. Move the hands to the other side of your chest.
Notes: It also means “bring to”, “carry to”, and “take to”.
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Dentist:
Dominant hand:
Index finger=slightly curled.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palm face you with the index finger pointing at your teeth. Then add the “person” sign.
Notes: Other versions include having the side of an A handshape or the tips of the fingers of the D handshape against the side of your mouth.
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Deodorant:
Dominant hand:
S handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the hand underneath the non-dominant armpit and move the hand back and forth slightly.
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Department:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
D handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands in front of you with the thumb and index fingers touching each other. Then turn the hands around so that the thumb and index fingers directly face you and the sides of the pinkies touch.
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Depends:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the backs of both hands up. Have the top part of the dominant hand’s index finger be on top of the top part of the non-dominant hand’s index finger. Then push the dominant hand’s index fingers against the non-dominant hand’s index finger. Do that two or three times.
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Deplete:
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Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Have the palm of the dominant hand facing you. Place the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant wrist. Move the dominant hand towards the non-dominant hand’s fingers, closing your dominant hand into a fist as you do so.
Notes: It also means “run out of”.
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Deport:
Dominant hand:
Index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated.
Thumb and middle finger=slightly curled to make a circle.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointed outwards. Place the back side of the thumb against the non-dominant hand’s palm. Move the hands to side the side and up. Then flick the middle finger against the thumb, releasing the middle finger and extending it.
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Deposit:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=on top of the side of the index finger.
Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side with the thumbs pointing upwards and touching each other. Then pull the hand apart and point the thumbs downward.
It also means “down payment”.
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Depressed:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated.
Middle finger=extended and turned downwards.
Orientation: Have the palms of both hands face you with the fingers pointing to the side. Have the hands at their side of the chest. Then move both hands downward.
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Describe:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
F handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the middle-pinky fingers pointing outward. Then move both hands back and forth asynchronously.
Notes: It also means “explain” and “instructions”.
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Dessert:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
D handshape.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the index finger pointing outwards. Tap the thumbs-middle fingers against each other. Then sign “sweet”.
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Desk:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the dominant hand on top of the elbow of the non-dominant arm. The back of the non-dominant hand is below the elbow of the dominant arm. Tap the arms against each other twice.
Notes: It also means “table”.
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Destroy:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up and the back of the dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outward. Have the dominant hand to the side of the non-dominant hand. Move the dominant hand’s palm over the non-dominant hand’s palm. Then move the dominant hand back to its side. Once the dominant hand and non-dominant hand are separated, both hands change into S handshapes.
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Deteriorate:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outward and the palm of the dominant hand face you. Place the dominant hand’s side above the non-dominant elbow and then move it to the non-dominant wrist.
Notes: Can show how slow/fast or big/small the decline is by how long you make the sign and how much you move the dominant hand.
Note: It also means “decline”.
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Develop:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the back of the dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outward. Have the side of the index finger of the dominant hand against the palm of the non-dominant hand. Have the dominant hand tilted upwards and move it outwards.
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Devil:
Dominant hand:
Index and middle finger=slightly curled.
Ring and pinky=curled.
Thumb=extended.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the thumb against the side of your forehead. Then move the index and middle finger up and down slightly.
Notes: For this sign, you do not smile as part of the inflection. It also means “mischievous”.
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D grade:
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Dominant hand:
D handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand face you. Place the side of the dominant hand against the palm of the non-dominant hand.
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Diabetes:
Version 1:
Dominant hand:
B handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the tips of the fingers against your chin. Then curl in the fingers. Have a sad inflection since we don’t like diabetes.
Notes: Similar to “sweet” but with a sad inflection.
Version 2:
Dominant hand:
D handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: With the palm facing you brush the hand against your chest.
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Diagnosis:
Fingerspell D-X.
| Notes: May twist the hand to the side as you go into the X.
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Diamond: Mineral or ring
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Dominant hand:
D handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Have the back of the dominant hand up with the fingers pointing to the side if they were extended. Rest the dominant hand on the fingers of the non-dominant hand.
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Diamond: Symbol on a playing card
Letter D shook from side to side.
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Diaper:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index and middle finger=extended.
Thumb=against the tips of the index and middle finger.
Ring and pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the palms of both hands face you. Place your hands at your waist (where a diaper would go). Tap the index and middle finger against the thumb 2-3 times.
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Dictionary:
Dominant hand:
D handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand palm up. The back of the dominant hand is up. Move the dominant hand over the non-dominant hand in a circle.
Notes: I think it is very similar to the “page” sign.
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Die:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: The dominant hand is back up, and the non-dominant hand is palm up. Then turn both hands over so that the dominant hand is palm up and the non-dominant hand is back up.
Notes: It also means “dead”.
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Diet:
Version 1:
Dominant hand:
D handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: With the palm facing you, move the hand from the non-dominant cheek to the dominant cheek. Or move it across your mouth.
Version 2:
Fingerspell it.
Version 3:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended but turned downwards.
Thumb=extended and touching the tips of the other fingers.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Place the palm of the non-dominant hand against your mouth. The fingers are pointing upwards. Tap the fingertips of the dominant hand against the back of your hand.
Notes: It’s like you are trying to eat, but something is preventing you.
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Different:
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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the index fingers crossed over each other to make an X. Then move the hands away from each other so that the index fingers point upwards.
Notes: Same sign as “but”.
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Dig:
Version 1:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled with the fingers against each other.
Orientation: Have the back of both hands up. Spin the hands in circles in front of you like you are digging for something.
Version 2:
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled with the fingers against each other.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the tips of the fingers on the dominant hand brush against the palm of the non-dominant hand 2-3 times.
Version 3:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the dominant hand up and the palm of the non-dominant hand up. Move both hands to the side and slightly downward. Then pull the hands back and up and flip them over (so that the palm of the dominant hand is up and the back of the non-dominant hand is up).
Notes: This motion looks like you and digging with a shovel.
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Diploma:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
F handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of both hands up with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the index-thumb circles against each other. Then move hands away from each other and to their respective sides.
Notes: It also means “degree”, “pipe”, “stick”, and “tube”.
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Dime:
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Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palm face you. Place the tip of the index at the side of your forehead. Then pull the hand away from your forehead and do the number 10 sign.
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Dinner:
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Version 1:
Sign “eat” and then “night”.
Version 2:
Dominant hand:
D handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the tips of the fingers tap against your mouth.
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Dirty:
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the back of the dominant hand against the bottom of your chin. Then waggle your fingers up and down.
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Disabled:
Fingerspell D-A.
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Disagree:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the tip of the index finger of the dominant hand point to the side of your head. Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the index finger pointing to the side. Then move the dominant hand down by its side of the chest. Move the non-dominant hand farther to its side of the chest as well.
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Disappear:
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Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointed to the side. Place the index finger of the dominant hand between the middle and ring finger of the non-dominant hand. The index finger should be pointing upwards. Then pull the dominant hand downward and change it into an S handshape.
Notes: It also means “vanish”.
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Disappoint:
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Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Quickly tap the palm side tip of the index finger point against your chin.
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Discomfited:
Dominant hand:
S handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the fist against the throat with the side of the index finger facing you. Then move fingers up and down once, returning to the curled position.
Notes: It also means “abashed”, “chagrined”, “dang it”, “distressed”, and “humiliated”.
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Discover:
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand up. Move the hand upwards and as you do, change to an F handshape.
Notes: This motion is similar to if you picked something up with your index and thumb. You can also do this sign by curling the middle finger instead of the index finger. It also means “find” and “pick up”.
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Discuss:
Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you with the finger pointing to the side. Place the side of the dominant hand’s index finger against the palm of the non-dominant hand. Then tap the index finger against the palm multiple times.
Notes: Another version has the non-dominant hand back and forth between you and the other person while the dominant hand is tapping against the non-dominant hand.
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Disease:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated.
Middle finger=extended and turned downwards.
Orientation: Have the tip of the middle finger of the dominant hand by the side of your forehead. Have the tip of the middle finger of the non-dominant hand by the bottom of your chest. Then spin both hands in vertical circles.
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Disgust:
“Nauseous” or “Vomit/Throw up”.
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Dish:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb and index finger=slightly curled and separated.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the side of the index fingers up. Have both hands face each other. With the slightly curled thumbs and index fingers, it should look like a square to you. Then rotate the hands so that the thumbs stick up a bit higher.
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Disneyland:
Dominant hand:
D handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the dominant hand against your cheek near the side of your mouth. Then rotate the hand side to side.
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Dissolve:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and turned downwards.
Thumb=against the fingertips.
Orientation: Have the palms facing you so that the fingers are pointing upward. Then run the thumb along with the tips of the other fingers. Then move both hands into an A handshape with the thumbs extended outward.
Notes: It also means “eliminate” and “solve”.
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Dissuade:
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: With the back of the hand facing you and the fingers pointing upwards, wave the hands from side to side. You can also shake your head ‘no’ while you do this.
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Distracted:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
F handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the non-dominant hand by the lower side of the non-dominant side of the face and the dominant hand by the upper side of the dominant side of the face. Turn the wrists up and down and move both hands slightly to the side.
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Distressed:
Dominant hand:
S handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the fist against the throat with the side of the index finger facing you. Then move fingers up and down once, returning to the curled position.
Notes: It also means “abashed”, “chagrined”, “dang it”, “discomfited”, and “humiliated”.
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Diverse:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the back of the hands face you. Then move the index finger up and down without curling it as you move the hands further to their respective side.
Notes: It also means “varies” and “various”.
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Divide:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the non-dominant fingers pointing outward and the dominant fingers pointing to the side. Place the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand (the hands should be about perpendicular to each other). Then separate the hands and have the back of the hands up with the fingers facing outward.
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Dividend:
Fingerspell it.
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Divorce:
Version 1:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled.
Orientation=dominant hand clasps over the non-dominant hand. Then separate the hands with both of the backs of the hands facing upward.
Notes: Can tell whether it is a good divorce or not by your body language.
Version 2:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
D handshape.
Orientation: Have the two hands touch at the curled fingers and then separate the hands.
Notes: Can tell whether it is a good divorce or not by your body language.
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Dizzy:
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palm of your hand face your forehead. The fingers would be pointing upwards if they were fully extended. Spin the hand in a vertical circle by your forehead.
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Do:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=slightly curled.
Thumb=extended.
Orientation: Have the back of both hands up with the fingers pointing outwards if they were fully extended. Then move both hands from side to side.
Notes: “Do” is usually denoted with raised eyebrows in questions. This sign is for when you need to use “do” in other sentences.
Note: Same as “action”.
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Do it:
Fingerspell it.
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Doctor:
Version 1:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended but turned downwards.
Thumb=touching the side of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand palm up. Have the fingertips of the dominant hand touch the bottom of the non-dominant hand.
Version 2:
Dominant hand:
D handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand palm up. Have the fingertips of the dominant hand touch the bottom of the non-dominant hand.
85
Doctorate:
Fingerspell fully or abbreviate to D-O-C in the proper context.
86
Dog:
Version 1:
Dominant hand:
B handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the hand palm down at the side of the top of your thigh. Then tap it twice.
Notes: It is as you are calling for your dog to come to you.
Version 2:
Dominant hand:
Thumb, index, and middle finger=extended and separated.
Ring and pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: While keeping the index finger extended, brush the middle finger against the thumb and then curl the middle finger.
87
Doll:
```
Dominant hand:
Index finger slightly curled.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the side of your finger against the top of your nose. Move the hand down your nose.
```
88
Dollar:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled but not against the palm.
Thumb=against the side of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointed to the side. Have the dominant hand fingers over the non-dominant hand fingers. Then slide the dominant hand off the non-dominant hand into an A handshape.
Notes: For $1-$9, have the back of the hand face you and then twist so that the palm faces you. The actual dollar sign is not needed. For $10 and up, do the number sign and then the dollar sign.
89
Donate: Formal
```
Dominant hand:
Index finger=slightly curled.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Thumb=on top of the middle finger.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the side of the hand face you with the index finger pointing upwards if it wasn’t curled. Then turn the hand downwards so that the side is up, and the index finger would be pointing outwards if it wasn’t curled.
Notes: It also means “give”.
```
90
Donate: Informal/casual
Dominant hand:
F handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Then release the thumb-index finger circle like you are dropping a coin into a bucket.
91
Done:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and slightly separated.
Orientation: Have the palms of both hands face you. Then with a flick of the wrists, turn the hands away from you so that the back of both hands faces you now.
Notes: It also means “finish” and “over”.
92
Donkey:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and against each other.
Thumb=extended.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the thumb against the side of your head. Then curl the index-pinky and turn them downwards. Repeat this motion 2-3 times.
93
Don't:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the hands up with the fingers pointing outwards. Have the dominant hand over the non-dominant hand and have them cross at the wrist. Then separate the hands, so they go to their respective sides of the chest.
94
Don't care:
Dominant hand:
O handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the fingers against the tip of your nose. Then move your hand away from your nose, extending and separating your fingers as you do so.
95
Don't know:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended but turned downward.
Thumb=extended and against the side of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Do the know sign with the tips of the fingers against the forehead or cheek and then turn the hand away, extend all the fingers with the palm facing the other person and then shake your head.
96
Don't like:
```
Step 1:
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the palm against your chest and then move the hand away from you. The middle finger then turns downward. The thumb touches the tip of the middle finger. All the other fingers stay extended.
Notes: This is the “like” sign.
```
```
Step 2:
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: After doing the “like” sign, turn the hand with all fingers extended with the back up and shake your head no.
```
97
Don't mind:
Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=extended.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the finger against the tip of your nose. Then move your hand away from your nose (and flip the hand so that the back is now up), shaking your head “no” as you do so.
Notes: To say “do you mind?” do this sign without shaking your head, no with the eyebrows raised.
98
Don't understand:
```
Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing
Orientation: At the side of your head.
Notes: Include a no head shake to indicate you don’t understand.
```
99
Don't want:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have both hands in front of you palms up. Then slightly curl in the fingers as you bring the hands towards you. Keep the fingers separated, though. Then turn the hands so that the back of the hand is up and shake your head no.
100
Door:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the backs of the hands face you. Move the dominant hand a little towards you and have the palm face you. Then have the dominant hand go back to the starting position.
Notes: You have the hands to the side with the palms facing you for the car door. You then move the dominant hand back and forth a little bit.
101
Doorbell:
```
Dominant hand:
A handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outwards. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you. The fingers would be pointing to the side if they were fully extended. Tap the dominant hand’s thumb against the palm of the non-dominant hand like you are ringing a doorbell.
```
102
Dorm:
Dominant hand:
D handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Dominant hand touches the cheek by the mouth and then goes towards the ear.
103
Down payment:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=on top of the side of the index finger.
Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side with the thumbs pointing upwards and touching each other. Then pull the hand apart and point the thumbs downward.
It also means “deposit”.
104
Downtown:
Fingerspell “D-T” and move the hand downward when you do the T.
105
Dozen:
Spell D-O-Z or just sign the number 12.
106
Drag:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and separated.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side. The fingers would be pointing upwards if they were fully extended. Then move the hands in semicircles, almost like you are outlining a big beard. End with the hand near each other and the palms up.
Notes: This sign can also be done with the dominant hand only.
107
Drag racing car:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended.
Thumb=extended and against the other fingers.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: With the back of the hand facing you and the fingers pointing outwards, move the hand from side to side.
108
Drama:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
A handshape.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the thumbs pointed upwards. Have the hands at their respective sides of the chest. Then spin both hands in vertical circles.
Notes: It also means “act”, “play”, and “theater”.
109
Draw:
```
Dominant hand:
I handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side, and the non-dominant hand’s fingers pointing outwards. Have the pinky of the dominant hand be pointing to the palm of the non-dominant hand. Move the dominant hand in a circle.
Notes: It also means “art”.
```
110
Dream:
```
Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the tip of the index finger against the side of your forehead. Pull the hand away from your forehead while curling the index finger (do not turn it downwards).
```
111
Dress:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the palms of both hands face you. Place them on the sides of the top of your chest. Move the hands down your chest.
112
Dresser:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the hands up. Move the hands towards you twice like you were pulling out a drawer.
113
Drill:
```
Dominant hand:
L handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outwards. Point the index finger of the dominant hand to the palm of the non-dominant hand. The palm of the dominant hand should face you.
```
114
Drink:
Dominant hand:
C handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Raise your hand to your mouth and slightly lean your head back like you were taking a drink.
115
Drink alcohol:
Dominant hand:
Y handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the thumb by your mouth, then tip your head and mouth up like you were taking a drink.
116
Drive:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands as fists in front of you turned to the side that the thumbs face each other. Then quickly move both hands up and down as if you were very quickly moving the wheel.
117
Drive around:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands as fists in front of you turned to the side with the fingers pointing outward if they were fully extended. Move both hands in a horizontal circle.
Notes: It also means “test drive”.
118
Drive off lot:
Dominant hand:
Thumb, index, and middle finger=extended and separated.
Ring and pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing to the side. Have the dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outwards. Move the dominant hand across the non-dominant hand and go outwards.
119
Driver:
“Drive” + “person” sign.
120
Drop:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended but turned downwards.
Thumb=extended and touching the tips of the fingers.
Orientation: Have the back of both hands up with the fingers pointing to the floor. Then extend and separate the fingers on both hands.
121
Drug:
Fingerspell it.
122
Drunk:
```
Version 1:
Dominant hand:
Y handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side with the thumb pointing towards you at the side of your face. Then bring the hand across your face as you move the hand down, so the back of it is up.
```
Version 2:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended, turned downward, and separated.
Thumb=extended.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing to the side at your eye level. Move the hand across your face and move the index-pinky fingers up and down.
123
Dryer:
```
Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the index finger by your mouth and curl it twice. Another version adds extending the index finger and moving in a circle in front of you (the palm is up for this version).
```
124
Duck:
Dominant hand:
Index and middle finger=extended and against each other.
Thumb=extended.
Ring and pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand against your mouth. Then tap the index, middle finger, and thumb against each other like it was a beak.
125
Dumb:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=curled over the side of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the palm side of your hand against your forehead.
126
Dumbfounded:
Dominant hand:
Index and middle fingers=slightly curled and separated.
Thumb, ring, and pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palm face you and the hand be by your mouth. The fingers would be pointing upwards if they were fully extended. Then pull the hand away from your mouth so that the palm is up. The fingers are now pointing outwards. Open your mouth agape like you are shocked.
127
During:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have both hands in front of you with the backs facing up. Then move both hands outward at the same pace.
Notes: It also means “while”, “meanwhile”, and “parallel”.
128
Duty:
```
Dominant hand:
D handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outward. Tap the dominant hand against the non-dominant hand’s wrist.
```
129
Decoration:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Claw handshape.
Orientation: Have the backs of both hands facing you. Move both hands upwards doing 3 small circles as they do so.
130
Down Syndrome:
Fingerspell “D-S” and move the hand downward when you do the S.
131
Dry:
```
Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the side of the index finger by your mouth with it pointing to the side, and curl it once.
Notes: Also means “dehydrated”.
```
132
Dehydrated:
```
Version 1: “ Dry”
Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the side of the index finger by your mouth with it pointing to the side, and curl it once.
Notes: Also means “dry”.
```
Version 2: Sentence definition
“Body not enough water”.
Version 3: Evaporation
“Water” + “take-up”.
Also, have an inflection where your mouth is open but then close it once you finish “take-up” like you sucked up all the water.
133
Dirt:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended, against each other, and turned downwards.
Thumb=tip touching the tips of the other fingers.
Orientation: Have the palm face you with the fingers pointing upwards in their current state. Rub the thumb against the other fingers.
Notes: Also means “earth”, “gritty”, “material”, “sand”, “soil”, and “substance”.
134
Discount:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing to the side. Have the back of the thumb of the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. The index-pinky of the dominant hand is pointing upwards. Then, turn the index-pinky of the dominant hand downwards.
Note: Can make this more or less exaggerated to demonstrate how big of a discount it is.
