H Category Flashcards
1
Q
H:
A
Index and middle finger=extended and against each other.
Thumb, ring finger, and pinky=curled.
2
Q
Habit:
A
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=curled over the index-pinky fingers.
Orientation: The back of the non-dominant hand is up. The dominant hand’s wrist touches the skin between the index finger and thumb of the non-dominant hand. Then move both hands downwards in the same formation.
Notes: It also means “tradition”.
3
Q
Hahaha:
A
Dominant hand:
Number 13 handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palms of the hand up. Curl and uncurl the index and middle finger multiple times. It would be good to be smiling for inflection.
4
Q
Hair:
A
Dominant hand:
Index=extended and turned downwards.
Thumb=extended and beneath the index finger.
Middle-pinky=extended and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the back of the thumb on top of your head. Then tap the index finger and thumb together.
Notes: Can also curl the middle-pinky as well. It doesn’t matter.
5
Q
Haircut:
A
Dominant hand: V handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: With the palm facing you, close and separate the index and middle finger as you move the hand along the side of your head. Start from near the forehead and move to the back of your head. Notes: Your hand is mimicking scissors.
6
Q
Hairdryer:
A
Dominant hand: L handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Point the index finger to the side of your head. Move the index finger in circles while making a blowing face (so blow out air) with your mouth. Notes: Also means “blow dry”.
7
Q
Half-hour:
A
Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb-middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Place the curled fingers of the dominant hand against the palm of the non-dominant hand. Then turn the dominant hand down so that the index finger is pointing downwards.
8
Q
Halloween:
A
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have both palms face you and the fingers pointing upwards. Have both palms above your face. Then move both hands to the side.
Notes: Another version is to do the same thing with the H handshape.
9
Q
Hallway:
A
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. There should be some space between the hands. Then move both hands forward and away from you.
Notes: I think the hands are up for this one because walls on both sides define a hallway.
10
Q
Ham:
A
Fingerspell it.
11
Q
Hamburger:
A
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled.
Orientation= Have the dominant hand clasp over the non-dominant hand. Then switch so that the non-dominant hand is over the dominant hand.
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Q
Hammer:
A
Dominant hand:
S handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side (the fingers would be pointing outwards if they were extended). Move the hand up and down twice.
13
Q
Handle:
A
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=slightly curled.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side (so that the fingers would be pointing outward if they were fully extended). Then move both hands outwards and back towards you asynchronously.
Notes: It also means to “control”, “run”, “operate”, “tolerate”, or “manage” something.
14
Q
Hands:
A
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palms of both hands face you with the fingers pointing upward. Have the non-dominant hand farther out than the dominant hand. Spin both hands in circles (the circles should overlap, but the hands should not touch).
Notes: If you are talking about a specific hand, you point to that hand after the sign.
15
Q
Handshape:
A
Dominant hand: A handshape. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Trace the outline of the non-dominant hand using the dominant hand.
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Q
Hang out:
A
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=extended.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand’s thumb point up and the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand with the thumb pointing downwards. Then spin both hands in a circle.
Notes: It also means to “associate with”, “interact”, and “socialize”.
17
Q
Hang up:
A
Dominant hand: Index finger=slightly curled. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the index finger pointing to the side. Have the back of the dominant hand face you. Place the dominant hand’s slightly curled index finger on the non-dominant hand’s index finger like it was a hanger.
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Q
Hannukah:
A
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Number 4 handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the hands face you or the palm face you (both are valid versions). Then pull the hands away from each other in a downward arc motion.
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Q
Happen:
A
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the index fingers facing outwards with both hands palm up. Then turn the hands over so that the back of the hands is up.
Notes: With furrowed eyebrows, this can mean “What happened?”. This sign can mean the English equivalent of “and then”. It also means “occur”.
20
Q
Happy:
A
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and against each other.
Thumb=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the palms face you in about the middle of your chest with the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand. Then move both hands in a small circle where the hands go slightly away from you and smile.
Notes: It also means “merry”.
21
Q
Hard:
A
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index and middle finger=slightly curled and separated.
Thumb, ring, and pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side (the fingers would be pointing outwards if they were extended). Then place the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand so that the side of the dominant middle finger touches the side of the non-dominant index finger.
22
Q
Hard of hearing:
A
Dominant hand:
H handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Hold the hand out in front of you so that the palm faces you. Then, move it in front of you once.
23
Q
Hat:
A
Dominant hand:
B handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palm side of the hand tap the top of your head twice.
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Q
Hate:
A
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Number 8 handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the hands face you and the fingers pointing upward. Then release and extend the thumb and middle finger circle.
Notes: To say “hate him/her”, you move the flick to your dominant side. To say, “hate me”, you aim the flick towards yourself.
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Have:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended but turned downward.
Thumb=curled over the index finger.
Non-dominant hand: Can be used or not. If used, in the same position as the dominant hand.
Orientation: The tips of the fingers touch the sides of your chest.
Notes: It also means “exist” and “possess”.
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Have to:
```
Dominant hand:
Index finger=slightly curled.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand face you. Then turn the wrist down so that the index finger is pointing to the floor.
```
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Hawaii:
Dominant hand:
H handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: With the palm facing you, spin the dominant hand in a circle over your face.
Notes: You can do this with one finger (so sign “face”) to mean Hawaii.
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Head:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended but turned downward.
Thumb=against the side of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the tips of the fingers touch the forehead. Then move the hand downward and have the fingers underneath the chin.
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Headache:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side at the side of your head with the index finger pointing to the side. Move both hands closer to each other or twist both hands back and forth.
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Head cold:
```
Dominant hand:
Index finger=slightly curled.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Thumb=extended.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place your nose between the index finger and the thumb. Then move the hand down the nose twice.
```
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Headlights:
Version 1:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended with the fingers separated.
Orientation: Have the hands above the side of your head. Rotate the wrist so that the hands move in a circle. As they move in a circle, put the fingers together, and move them down so that they touch the tip of the thumb. Then re-extend and separate the fingers.
Notes: Can also make the same motion (without the circle) but with the fingers pointing towards the other person or the hands facing each other in the middle of the chest. It also means “microwave” and “ambulance”.
Version 2:
"Car" + "bright".
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Headset:
```
Dominant hand:
Thumb=extended.
Index finger=slightly curled.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the tip of the thumb against your cheek. The index finger would be pointing upwards if it was extended. Then move the index finger in front of your mouth where a headset would go.
```
33
Heal:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the hands at the sides of your chest with the palms facing you. Then curl your hands into a fist and puff up your chest.
Notes: It also means “brave”, “courage”, “cure”, “healthy”, “recover”, and “strong”.
34
Health:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the hands at the sides of your chest with the palms facing you. Then curl your hands into a fist and puff up your chest.
Notes: It also means “brave”, “courage”, “cure”, “healthy”, “recover”, and “strong”.
35
Hearing: Physical
```
Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Tap the index finger against your ear.
```
36
Hearing person:
Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the extended index finger near the mouth and turn it in a fast and tight circle.
Notes: You do not need to add the person sign to indicate that someone can hear. It also means “public”.
37
Hearing aid:
```
Dominant hand:
Index finger=slightly curled.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the side of the index finger against your head by your ear. The index finger should be going around the pinna of the ear.
```
38
Heat:
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the hand above your nose and mouth with the palm facing you. Then quickly take the hand away and turn it so that the back of the hand faces you.
Notes: It also means “hot”.
39
Heaven:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of both hands up with the non-dominant hand over the dominant hand. Have both hands above the head. Then move the dominant hand out from under the non-dominant hand so that it sticks out. Then move the dominant hand back so that the dominant hand’s fingers are pointing to the side. The fingertips of the dominant hand and non-dominant hand touch. Then move both away from each other and move to the side.
40
Heavy:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Relaxed with the fingers slightly curled and separated.
Orientation: Have both palms up. Drag the hands down like they are weighed down by something heavy.
41
Heights:
Dominant hand:
H handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: With the palm facing you, move the hand upwards.
42
Helen Keller:
```
Version 1:
Fingerspell it.
Version 2: Name sign
Dominant hand:
H handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the palm against your cheek with the fingers pointing to the side. Move the hand up near the eye and change the hand to a K handshape.
```
43
Helicopter:
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Non-dominant hand:
Thumb, index, and middle finger=extended and separated.
Ring and pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand face you and the back of the dominant hand up. Place the thumb of the non-dominant hand in the middle of the dominant hand’s palm. Then move the dominant hand side to side to signify the spinning rotors of the helicopter.
Notes: The same motion can be made but with only the index finger of the non-dominant hand extended.
44
Hello:
```
Dominant hand:
B handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Put the side of the index finger against your forehead and then move the hand away from your forehead.
Notes: You are pretty much saluting.
```
45
Help:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=extended with the bottom of it touching the side of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: The non-dominant hand is palm up with the fingers pointing outward and the dominant hand resting on top of it. Then raise the non-dominant hand a little bit.
46
Hike:
Version 1:
Dominant hand:
Index and middle finger=slightly curled and separated.
Thumb, ring, and pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: With the back of the hand facing you, wiggle the index and middle finger like they were a person’s legs walking and move the hand upwards as you do so.
Version 2:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Number 3 handshape.
Orientation: Have the backs of both hands up. Move both hands in front of you and then back asynchronously.
47
Here:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Both palms are face up. Spin the hands in two small tight circles.
48
Hey:
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: The dominant hand has the back of the hand upwards. The hand moves up and down twice.
49
Hiccup:
Dominant hand:
Index and thumb=curled to make a small circle.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the side of the pinky against the middle of your chest. The palm should be up. Extend the index finger, so it points upward. Repeat a few times.
Notes: Can be accompanied by a body motion like you would if you hiccuped. It can also mean “reflux”.
50
Hide:
Dominant hand:
A handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled with the fingers against each other.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up. Then place the dominant hand underneath the non-dominant hand.
Notes: It looks similar to “turtle”, so think of hiding in a shell.
51
High school:
Fingerspell H-S.
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Hire:
Dominant hand:
B handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the hand palm up in front of you. Then pull the hand towards you.
Notes: It also means “invite” and “welcome”.
53
His/hers:
Dominant hand:
B handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: This is the “your” sign, but you point the palm to someone else that you are not talking to.
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History:
```
Version 1:
Dominant hand:
H handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outward. Then move the wrist up and down twice.
```
```
Version 2:
Dominant hand:
H handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards (if they were fully extended). Have the palm of the dominant hand face you. Tap the side of the middle finger against the back of the non-dominant hand twice.
```
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Hit:
Dominant hand:
S handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky curled.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the index finger pointing upwards. Tap the back of the dominant hand’s fingers against the non-dominant hand’s index finger.
Notes: It also means “impact” and “occur”.
Version 2: Strike
Same as version 1 but harder and faster.
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Hockey:
```
Dominant hand:
Index finger=slightly curled.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Run the back of the dominant hand’s index finger down the palm of the non-dominant hand towards you. Repeat that motion 2-3 times.
```
57
Circle:
Dominant hand:
S handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side. The fingers would be pointing outwards if they were fully extended. Spin the hand in a quick and small vertical circle.
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Holiday:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the thumbs against each side of your chest. The fingers of the hands should be pointing to each other.
Notes: It also means “vacation” and “off-work”.
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Holland:
```
Version 1:
Dominant hand:
Y handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side with the thumb pointing towards you. Run the thumb off the tip of your nose and tip the hand upwards.
Version 2:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the palms face the sides of your head. Then pull the hands away from your head. As you do this, turn the fingers downward and together. Have the thumb out to touch the tips of the other fingers.
```
60
Home:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended but turned downward.
Thumb=extended and touching the tips of the fingers.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Dominant hand touches the cheek by the mouth and then goes towards the ear.
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Honest:
```
Dominant hand:
H handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Have the dominant hand turned to the side with the index and middle fingers pointing outwards. Then move the pinky side of the dominant hand along the palm of the non-dominant hand.
```
62
Honey:
Dominant hand:
H handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: With the palm facing you and the fingers pointing to the side, spin the hand in circles by your chin.
63
Honeydew:
“Honey” + “melon” with just one flick.
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Honeymoon:
Dominant hand:
Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated.
Middle finger=extended and turned downwards.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the tip of the middle finger touch the dominant side of your chin and then move over to the non-dominant side.
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Hooked:
```
Dominant hand:
Index finger=slightly curled.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the index finger in the corner of your mouth. Pull the hand to the side and move your head with it.
Notes: It also means “addict”.
```
66
Hope:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing upward. Have the non-dominant hand above and to the side of the dominant hand. Then turn the index-pinky of both hands downward. Repeat the motion.
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Horny:
```
Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Stick the side of the hand against the middle of the forehead with the index finger like a horn.
```
68
Horoscope:
```
Low context:
Fingerspell it.
It can be spelled as just “H-O-R-O”.
Medium context:
“Star” + “predict”.
High context:
“Predict”.
```
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Horse:
Dominant hand:
Index and middle finger=extended and against each other.
Thumb=extended and separated.
Ring and pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the thumb against the forehead so that the palm faces away from you. Then move the index and middle finger up and down twice.
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Hose down:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb=extended.
Index=slightly curled.
Middle-pinky=extended.
Orientation: Have the palms of both hands up. Have the hands at the middle of your chest (not against it) with the dominant hand just ahead of the non-dominant hand. Move both hands side to side slightly like you are moving the hose around.
Notes: Puff out your cheeks and make an O shape with your mouth to symbolize stuff coming out of the hose.
71
Hospital:
Dominant hand:
H handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palm face you and the fingers point to the side. On the non-dominant arm, near the shoulder, make a cross pattern.
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Hot:
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the fingertips of the dominant hand against the side of your chest. Then move the fingers slightly up and down.
Notes: This sign is used to say, “ Oh, they’re hot”. So, the facial expression is very important here.
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Hot: Temperature
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the hand above your nose and mouth with the palm facing you. Then quickly take the hand away and turn it so that the back of the hand faces you.
Notes: It also means “heat”.
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Hot air balloon:
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended, separated and turned downwards.
Non-dominant hand:
C handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing to the side in their curled state. Have the back of the dominant hand up. Place the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand with some space in between them. Then move both hands upwards and spin them in small circles.
Notes: The dominant hand is the balloon, and the non-dominant hand is the basket.
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Hotdog:
Version 1:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have the backs of both hands up. Have the hands close together in about the middle of your chest. Then squeeze and unsqueeze both hands as you move them farther apart.
Notes: It also means “baloney” and “sausage”.
```
Version 2:
Dominant hand:
H handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
C handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the dominant hand and the non-dominant hand up. Tap the back of the dominant hand on the inside of the non-dominant hand twice.
```
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Hotel:
```
Dominant hand:
Index and middle finger=extended and against each other.
Ring and pinky=curled.
Thumb=extended.
Non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the index finger pointing upwards. Have the dominant hand’s palm face you with the index and middle finger pointing to the side. Place the index finger of the non-dominant hand against the bottom of the hand by the wrist of the dominant hand. Then move the index and middle fingers of the dominant hand back and forth.
```
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Hot sauce
Step 1:
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the hand above your nose and mouth with the palm facing you. Then quickly take the hand away and turn it so that the back of the hand is up.
```
Step 2:
Dominant hand:
Y handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the thumb pointing downwards and the back of the hand facing you. Then spin the hand in a circle like you were drizzling sauce on something.
```
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Hour:
Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb-middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Place the curled fingers of the dominant hand against the palm of the non-dominant hand. Then turn the dominant hand in a circle against the non-dominant hand.
Notes: To specify how many hours, change the dominant hand into the number sign for how many hours it is. For ten and above, do the number sign first and then do the hour sign as usual.
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House:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Start in front of you with the sides of both hands touching. Then outline a triangle, and then both hands turn and move downward.
Notes: Outline a basic house.
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How:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=slightly curled.
Thumb=over the index finger.
Orientation: Have both hands touching at the slightly curled fingers with the palms facing you. Then have both rotate upward slightly.
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How many:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
O handshape.
Orientation: Both hands have the palms facing you. Then release the formation so that all fingers are extended.
Notes: Include furrowed eyebrows.
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How much:
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palm face you. Then release the formation so that all fingers are extended.
Notes: Include furrowed eyebrows. This is different from “how many” because only one hand is used.
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Huge:
```
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=slightly curled.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Thumb=extended.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing outwards if they were extended. Have some space between the hands. Have the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand. Then spin both hands in circles. For inflection, mouth CHA.
```
84
Humble:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm 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. Have the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. Then move the non-dominant hand so that the palm faces you (do not move the dominant hand). Then slide the dominant hand downwards (so that you can't see the dominant hand’s fingers above the non-dominant hand).
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Humid:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the palms of both hands up. Bring the index-pinky fingers together and standing up. Have the thumb touch the tip of the other fingers. Bring the hands as a whole downward slightly. Repeat.
Notes: It also means “soft” and “wet”.
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Humiliated:
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”, “dang it”, “discomfited”, and “distressed”.
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Hungry:
Dominant hand:
C handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palm face you. Place your hand in the middle of your chest and move the hand downwards.
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Hurricane:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index and middle finger=extended, turned downwards, and against each other.
Ring and pinky=curled.
Thumb=extended.
Orientation: Have the back of the dominant hand face you. Have the palm of the non-dominant hand face you. For both hands, the fingers would be pointing to the side if they were fully extended. Have the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand. Have the thumbs touch each other. While moving the index and middle fingers of both hands up and down, move the hands to the side. For inflection, look like you are blowing out air since hurricanes have high wind speeds.
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Hurry: Hurry up
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
H handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing outwards. Slightly rotate the hands up and down as you move the hands away from you.
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Hurry: Hurrying
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
H handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing outwards. Have the hands be at the side of your chest. Move your hands in circles like you are running in place.
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Hurt:
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Version 1:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the back of the dominant hand face you and the palm of the non-dominant hand face you. Then flip the hands with a flick of the wrist so that the back of the dominant hand faces you and the palm of the non-dominant hand faces you.
Notes: It also means “ache”.
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Version 2:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=curled but not turned downwards.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side (the fingers would be pointing outwards if they were extended). Have the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. Run the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. When it reaches the end, tilt the dominant hand upwards.
Notes: It also means “mar”, “ruin”, and “spoil”.
Version 3:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the palm of both hands face each other with the index finger pointing to the side. Tap the index fingers against each other.
Notes: You can do this sign near where your pain is or point at it and then do the sign.
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Husband:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and against each other.
Orientation=put the side of the dominant hand’s index finger against your forehead. Then clasp the dominant over the non-dominant hand and have the fingers curl in on the hands.
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Hypocrite:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of both hands up with the fingers pointing outwards. Lay the dominant hand over the non-dominant hand. Then turn the index-pinky on both hands downward.
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Hack:
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Step 1:
Context is needed. Like you are talking about computers.
Step 2:
“Enter”.
Step 3: Version of steal
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
V handshape.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with fingers pointing outward. Bend your fingers and then pull the hands closer to you and up so that the fingers would be pointing upwards if they were fully extended.
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Hacker:
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Step 1:
Context is needed. Like you are talking about computers.
Step 2:
“Enter”.
Step 3: Version of steal
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
V handshape.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with fingers pointing outward. Bend your fingers and then pull the hands closer to you and up so that the fingers would be pointing upwards if they were fully extended.
Step 4:
“Person”.
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High heels:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
I handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the hands up and the pinkies pointed downward. Move the hands out asynchronously like you are walking in high heels.
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Hoodie:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
X handshape.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing upward. Flick both upwards like you are throwing on the hood of a hoodie.
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Hippo:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Y handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up and the back of the dominant hand up. Place the dominant hand over the non-dominant hand. Pull the dominant hand up. Repeat the motion one more time.
Note: It’s like the maw of the hippo opening.
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Hopeful:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
R handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the hands face you with the fingers pointing upward. Slightly shake the hands back and forth.
Notes: You are crossing your fingers hoping for a good result.
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Hamster:
Dominant hand:
H handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: With the hand turned to the side rub the tip of the fingers against your nose.
