P Category Flashcards
P:
Index finger=extended.
Middle finger=extended but turned downwards.
Ring and pinky finger=curled.
Thumb=extended and in between the index and middle finger.
Orientation: Have the hand turned down so that the fingers are pointing towards the floor.
Notes: It’s almost like upside K.
Page:
Dominant hand: A handshape. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand palm up. The back of the dominant hand is up. Run the dominant hand over the non-dominant hand from the tips of the fingers towards the wrist.
Pain:
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. Both hands have the index finger pointing to the side. Then flip the hands with a flick of the wrist so that the palm of the dominant hand faces you and the back of the non-dominant hand faces you. Notes: Do this sign near where it hurts to show the location. Also means “hurt” and “ache”. Version 2: Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have the palm of both hands face you with the fingers pointing to the side. Move the fingers slightly to the side, but the index fingers do not touch. Notes: It also means “ache”.
Paint:
Dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=relaxed. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Turn the non-dominant hand to the side so that the fingers point upwards. Have the back of the dominant hand up. Then run the dominant hand up and down the palm of the non-dominant hand 2-3 times. The motion should be like the dominant hand is the brush, and the non-dominant hand is the canvas.
Painter:
“Paint” + “person” sign.
Pale:
Dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the fingers splayed against your chest. Then pull the hand away from your chest, and the extended fingers move downward and touch each other. The thumb should be touching the tips of the other fingers. Then turn the hand so that the palm is up. Move the hand towards your face and then extend and separate the fingers. Notes: It also means “Caucasian”.
Pancake:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have both palms up. The non-dominant hand’s fingers should be pointing outwards, and the fingers of the dominant hand should be pointing to the side. Run the dominant hand over the non-dominant hand. Then flip the dominant hand so that the back is up and place it on top of the non-dominant hand.
Notes: The motion is like you are flipping a pancake.
Panda:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and separated.
Orientation: Have the palms of both hands face you. Cross the hands over each other at the wrist. Have the fingers against the top of the sides of your chest. Move the fingers up and down slightly.
Notes: To say “panda bear”, you need the “bear” sign as well.
Pansexual:
Step 1: Fingerspell P-A-N. Step 2: Dominant hand: X handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Place the side of the index finger against the bottom of the cheek. Then move the hand down to the chin.
Pants:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended, separated, and turned downwards.
Thumb=extended.
Orientation: At the region where pockets of pants are located, place your hands there with the palms facing you. Then bring the fingers together so that they touch the tip of the thumb. Make that motion twice.
Paper:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand palm up. The back of the dominant hand is up. Run the dominant hand over the non-dominant hand from the tips of the fingers towards the wrist.
Notes: The direction is essential. Otherwise, it looks like “clean”.
Parallel:
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 “during”, “meanwhile”, and “while”.
Paranoid:
Dominant hand:
K handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the middle finger against the side of your forehead. Then move your hand from side to side.
Parents:
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: The thumb of the dominant hand touches the chin and then moves to the forehead. It can also go from forehead to chin.
Note: Doing the “mom” and “dad” sign together.
Paris:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
V handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Start with both hands on their side of the chest. Then move both hands upwards and sideways to touch in the middle.
Notes: I think this is supposed to represent the Eiffel tower.
Park: Car park
Dominant hand:
Thumb, index, and middle finger=extended and separated.
Ring and pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand palm up. Place the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand.
Parking lot:
“Park”+ “field” sign.
Part:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand palm up. Then have the dominant hand to the side in a karate chop position and come to rest in the middle of the non-dominant hand. Then move the dominant hand down the middle of the palm of the non-dominant hand.
Notes: It also means “slice” and “some”.
Participate:
Dominant hand:
H handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
C handshape.
Orientation: Have the dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing to the side. Rotate the dominant hand down so that the fingers point outward and place the dominant hand inside the non-dominant hand.
Notes: It also means “join”. Opposite of “quit”.
Particular:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the finger pointing upwards. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you with the finger pointing to the side. Move the dominant hand towards the non-dominant hand but stop before they touch.
Partner:
Version 1:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and separated.
Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you. Put the hands together with the fingers interlocking. Then move the hands side to side but not enough to unlock the fingers.
Notes: It also means “match”, “roommate”, and “companion”.
Version 2:
Dominant hand:
B handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and against each other.
Thumb=extended.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand face you. Have the dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointed outwards. Run the side of the pinky of the dominant hand against the side of the index finger on the non-dominant hand. Do that motion 2-3 times.
Notes: It also means “between” and “share”.
Party:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Y or P handshape.
Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you. Swing the hands from side to side across your chest.
Pass:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=on top of the index finger.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the thumb pointing upwards. Have the dominant hand behind the non-dominant hand. Then move the dominant hand forward so that it passes the non-dominant hand.
Pass among many people:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and turned downwards.
Thumb=against the tip of the other fingers.
Orientation: Have the palm of the hands up with the fingers pointing to the side. Have the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand and spin both in horizontal circles.
Notes: It also means “barter”.
Pass down generations:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended, against each other, and turned downwards.
Thumb=against the other fingers.
Orientation: Have the palms face you with the fingers pointing to the side. Move one hand over the other and move the hands outwards.
Notes: It also means “traditions”.
Passenger:
“Ride in” + “person”.
Pass out:
Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the index finger point against the side of your head. Then take it away and have the backs of both hands up with the fingers relaxed. Have the dominant hand above and to the side of the non-dominant hand. Then move both hands to the dominant side of the chest and change both to an S handshape. As that occurs, tilt your head to the dominant side and close your eyes. Notes: It also means “unconscious”.
Past:
Dominant hand:
B handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palm face you. Then move the hand closer to your shoulder and turn the fingers down as you do.
Notes: It’s as if you are throwing something behind you. Used for saying ‘before now’.
Pastor/priest:
Dominant hand:
Index and thumb=extended and separated.
The index and thumb and parallel to each other, though.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing to the side. Run the tips of the fingers against your neck two times.
Past year:
Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended and turned downward.
Thumb=extended.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the index finger pointing over your dominant side shoulder. Wiggle the index finger up and down.
Notes: It also means “last year”.
Patient: Virtue
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=on top of the side of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Run the back of your thumb down and against your chin.
Notes: It also means “tolerant”.
Patient: Person with medical needs
Dominant hand:
P handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: On the non-dominant arm, near the shoulder, make a cross pattern.
Patron:
Dominant hand:
B handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand to the side with the index finger pointing upwards. Have the dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outward. Tap the fingertips of the dominant hand against the index finger of the non-dominant hand.
Notes: This sign means that you visit a place frequently or out of all the options, that is the one you chose.
Pause:
Dominant hand: X handshape. Non-dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have the back of both hands up. Have the index finger of the dominant hand pointing outwards and the index finger of the non-dominant hand pointing to the side. Then place the index finger of the dominant hand over the index finger of the non-dominant hand. Then move both hands upward.
Pay:
Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up. Place the index finger of the dominant hand on the non-dominant hand’s palm. Then rotate the dominant hand upwards so that the index finger is pointing outwards now.
Notes: If you want to say “pay me”, then do not flick the index finger away from you. Instead, flick it towards you.
Pay attention:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing upward. Have the hands by the side of your head. Then move both hands forward slightly.
Notes: Think of the hands of blinders that block out the rest of the world so that you can focus on what is in front of you. To say “pay attention to me”, have the fingers point outwards and then snap the hands to the position described above. It also means “concentrate” and “focus”.
Paycheck:
“Pay” + “check”.
Pay for:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and turned downwards.
Thumb=against the tip of the other fingers.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palm facing you with the fingers pointing upwards. Move your hand outwards and change into an A handshape.
Pay off:
Dominant hand:
Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated.
Middle=extended and turned downwards.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with fingers pointing outwards. Have the tip of the middle finger of the dominant hand move from the non-dominant hand’s thumb to the side of the pinky. Then change the dominant hand to a B handshape and move from the index finger to the wrist.
Pea brain:
Dominant hand:
G handshape with thumb and index finger parallel to each other.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the tip of the index finger and thumb against the side of your forehead. The other fingers would be pointing outwards if they were fully extended. Then turn the hand so that the index and thumb are still against the side of the forehead, but now the other fingers would be pointing upwards if they were fully extended.
Peace:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the dominant hand up and the palm of the non-dominant hand up. Have the non-dominant hand fingers pointing outwards with the dominant hand’s fingers pointing out to the side. Then have the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. Then rotate the hands so that they go in the other hand’s position. Then pull the hands apart. Move both to their sides of the chest with the back up and the fingers pointing outwards.
Peach:
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended, separated and turned downwards.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Rub the fingers against your cheek, move the fingers together, and place the thumb against the other fingertips.
Pear:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and turned downwards.
Thumb=against the tips of the other fingers.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing to the side. Wrap the dominant hand over the non-dominant hand. Then pull the dominant hand away from the non-dominant hand and back into the starting handshape.
Pen:
Fingerspell it.
Pencil:
Dominant hand:
Index finger=curled but not turned downwards.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Thumb=against the side of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up and the dominant hand near the mouth. Then take the dominant hand away from the mouth and have it glide over the non-dominant hand.
Penetrate:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards, or it turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you with the fingers pointing downwards or the back of the hand up with the fingers pointing to the side. Pick the first or second pair and have the dominant hand’s fingers slide into the gaps between the non-dominant hand’s fingers.
Notes: It also means “permeate”.
Penny:
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 with the palm still facing you.
People: US Version
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
P handshape.
Orientation: Have the hands turned down so that the fingers are pointing towards the floor. Have the hands at the sides of your chest, apart from each other. Then move both hands in a circle asynchronously.
People: International Version
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb and index finger in C handshape.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side. The fingers would be pointing outwards if they were fully extended. Move the dominant hand up and down, the non-dominant hand up and down, and then the dominant hand up and down again.
Pepper:
Version 1:
Dominant hand:
F handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side so that the fingers point upwards and the index finger’s side faces you. Then turn the hand so that the side of the index finger is up and the other fingers point outwards. Make that motion twice.
Notes: The motion looks like you are shaking some pepper on your food.
Version 2: Dominant hand: P handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Move the hand up and down slightly like you were shaking out some pepper.
Pepsi:
Dominant hand:
I handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palm face you with the pinky pointing upwards. Have the hand in front of your forehead. Move the hand downward, a little to the side, and then move the hand upward.
Notes: It’s like you make a J outline but don’t do the J letter sign.
Percent:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended with the fingers against other and turned downwards.
Thumb=against the tips of the other fingers.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the hand out in front of you with the back of the hand facing you. (The fingers of the dominant hand are pointed outwards). Then turn the hand so that the side of the index and thumb are up.
Perfect:
Version 1:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=slightly curled.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Thumb=against the tip of the index finger.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up and the back of the dominant hand up. Then spin the dominant hand in a circle over the non-dominant hand and place the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand.
Notes: Another version uses the F handshape. It also means “exact”.
Version 2: Precisely; just the way it should be.
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
F handshape.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the middle-pinky pointing upwards. Thrust both hands forward very slightly.
Permeate:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards, or it turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you with the fingers pointing downwards or the back of the hand up with the fingers pointing to the side. Pick the first or second pair and have the dominant hand’s fingers slide into the gaps between the non-dominant hand’s fingers.
Notes: It also means “penetrate”.
Permit:
Version 1:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing outward. Have some space between the hands. Move the hands forward slightly and then turn both upwards so that the fingers are pointed upwards now.
Notes: It also means “let” and “allow”.
Version 2:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
P handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing outward. Have some space between the hands. Move the hands forward slightly and then turn both upwards so that the fingers are pointed upwards now.
Notes: It also means “privilege”.
Permanent:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index-pinky=curled. Thumb=extended. Orientation: Have the back of both hands face you. The index-pinky fingers would be pointing outwards if they were extended. Place the dominant thumb on top of the non-dominant hand’s thumb. Move both hands outward in one firm movement. Notes: It also means “continue”.
Person: US Version
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: The tips of the finger face away from you. The hands are in a karate chop position essentially and move downward.
Person: International Version
Dominant hand: Thumb and index finger in C handshape. Middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side. The fingers would be pointing outwards if they were fully extended. Move the hand up, move it to the side and move it downwards.
Perspective:
Dominant hand: V handshape. Non-dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the index finger pointing upwards. Have the dominant hand to the side of the index finger with the fingers pointing to it. Then, swing the dominant hand around the non-dominant hand so that the fingers of the dominant hand are pointing towards you.
Pet: Animal
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended, separated, and turned downwards.
Thumb=extended.
Non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation. Have the backs of both hands up. Have the dominant hand pet the back of the non-dominant hand.
Philadelphia:
Dominant hand:
P handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand face you. Move the hand to the side, and turn the hand so that the back is up. Then move the hand downwards.
Phone:
Dominant hand:
Y handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the hand to your ear with the thumb near your ear and the pinky near your mouth.
Phone screen:
Version 1:
Sign “window”, but make the opening very small.
Version 2:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
L handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of both hands face you with the index fingers pointing outwards. Lay the thumbs of both hands over each other.
Physics:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index and middle finger=slightly curled and separated.
Thumb, ring, and pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the palms of both hands face you with the fingers pointing to the side. Tap the back of the index and middle fingers of each hand against each other.
Picking on me:
Dominant hand:
Thumb and index finger=slightly curled to make a circle.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the finger pointing upward. Have the dominant hand in front of the non-dominant hand with the palm facing you. Tap the thumb-index circle of the dominant hand against the finger of the non-dominant hand.
Pick up:
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 into an F handshape. Optional: Fingerspell U-P.
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 “discover” and “find” when you do not fingerspell up.
Pickle:
Dominant hand:
K handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the tip of the middle finger against the side of your mouth. Then twist the hand from side to side while keeping the middle finger in place.
Notes: Some people use this sign to mean “pineapple”.
Picture: Passive
Dominant hand:
C handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upward. Have the side of the index finger of the dominant hand be against your cheek. Then move the dominant hand to the non-dominant hand. The side of the pinky (or index finger) of the dominant hand should be against the palm of the non-dominant hand.
Notes: This is the more passive version of the word to just talk about the noun picture. Ex: “Do you have any pictures of your family?”
Picture: Active
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb and index=slightly curled and separated.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing to the side. The hands should be slightly separated but outline a rectangle with the hand formation. Place your hands by your eyes. Then the dominant hand’s index finger should move downward once like it was clicking the button to take a picture.
Notes: This version is the more active version to say “take a picture”.
Pie:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand palm up. Then have the dominant hand to the side in a karate chop position and come to rest in the middle of the non-dominant hand. Then move the dominant hand down the middle of the palm of the non-dominant hand. Then turn the dominant hand at an angle (like 45 degrees) and move the dominant hand down the non-dominant hand.
Notes: The two motions you make represent you cutting out a piece of pie.
Pig:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and turned downwards.
Thumb=against the side of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand against the bottom of your chin. Then extend the finger upward. Make that motion twice.
Pig out:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and turned downwards.
Thumb=against the tips of the other fingers.
Orientation: Asynchronously, have both hands come toward your mouth. Have each hand run past your cheek instead of touching your mouth.
Notes: It’s like the sign for “eat”, but you are doing it a lot.
Pilgrim:
Version 1:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
P handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the index fingers pointing outwards. Have the middle fingers of both hands touch one another. Then pull the hands apart to their respective side of the chest. Finally, move both hands up to the shoulders.
Version 2: Dominant hand: P handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the back of the hand up with the index finger pointing outwards. Jerk the hands from side to side and move the hand outwards. Then do the “person” sign.
Pilot:
“Fly” + “person”.
Pineapple:
Version 1:
Dominant hand:
K handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the tip of the middle finger against the side of your mouth. Then twist the hand from side to side while keeping the middle finger in place.
Notes: It also means “pickle”.
Version 2:
Dominant hand:
F handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the side of the index finger and thumb around your eye. Then shake the hand back and forth or side to side slightly.
Version 3:
Dominant hand:
Thumb=extended.
Index finger=slightly curled.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
O handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand facing you. The fingers would be pointing to the side if they were fully extended. Have the thumb of the dominant hand in the hole of the non-dominant hand. Rotate the dominant hand twice.
Pink:
Dominant hand:
K handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the middle finger against the lips. Then take away the middle finger and slightly curl it.
Pipe:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
F handshape or O 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”, “diploma”, “stick”, and “tube”.
Pisces:
Version 1:
Fingerspell.
Version 2:
“Fish swimming by”.
Pitbull:
Fingerspell it.
Pitch in:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and turned downward.
Thumb=against the tips of the other fingers.
Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you. The fingers of each hand should be pointing to the other hand’s fingers. Move the hands closer to each other and then change into A handshapes.
Pity:
Dominant hand:
Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated.
Middle finger=extended and turned downwards.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand face you. The middle finger should be pointing to the other person. Spin the hand in a vertical circle.
Notes: It can be done with two hands. It also means “sympathy”.
Pizza:
Version 1:
Spell out pizza, but have the index and middle finger slightly curled for the Zs and make the Z sign.
Notes: I assume the index and middle being curled represents two Zs. Or you can not spell out P and I and just do the double Zs and the last A instead.
Version 2:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended but turned downwards.
Thumb=extended and touching the tips of the fingers.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Put your hand near your mouth with the fingers facing you. The palm should be up.
Version 3: Dominant hand: P handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the hand turned down so that the fingers are pointing towards the floor. Then move your hand in a Z shape.
Place:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
P handshape.
Orientation: Have the hands touch at the middle fingers, go in a semicircle, and then have the middle fingers touch again and make sure that the index fingers point away from you.
Placement:
Dominant hand:
S handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the dominant hand turned to the side (the fingers would be pointing outwards if they were extended). Move the dominant hand outward.
Plaid:
“Horizontal stripe sign” + “Vertical stripe sign” to make a small cross on the non-dominant side of your chest.
Notes: It also means “Scotland”.
Plan:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing outward. Have some space between the hands. Move the hands to the side in one fluid motion or little jumps.
Notes: It also means “prepare”.
Plant:
Dominant hand: O handshape. Non-dominant hand: C handshape. Orientation: Have the palm of the dominant hand and non-dominant hand face you. Have the dominant hand inside the non-dominant hand. Then release the dominant hand’s index-pinky and extend them. Raise the dominant hand slightly as well. Make this motion twice.
Plastic:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and turned downward.
Thumb=touching the tips of the fingers.
Non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended with the fingers against each other.
Thumb=extended.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand face you. Place the dominant hand over the fingers of the non-dominant hand. Then use the dominant hand to shake the non-dominant hand back and forth slightly.
Notes: It also means “flexible”.
Play: General
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Y handshape.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side. Then shake both of them from side to side.
Play: Play with actors
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”, “drama”, and “theater”.
Player:
“Play” + “person”.
Playground:
“Play” + “field” sign.
Please:
Dominant hand:
B handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Put the dominant hand palm flat against your chest. Then move it in a circle.
Pleasure:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and against each other.
Thumb=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the palms of your hands 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 over the chest.
Notes: This is similar to the “happy” sign, except the circle does not move the hands away from the chest. It also means “appreciate” and “enjoy”.
Pliers:
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand up. Close the hand into an S handshape and turn it so that the palm faces you. Repeat this motion 2-3 times.
Plug:
Dominant hand:
V 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 pointed upwards. Have the back of the dominant hand up. Place the dominant hand on the non-dominant hand with the non-dominant hand’s index finger between the dominant hand’s V handshape. The fingers of the dominant hand are pointing outwards. Repeat that motion twice. You can also start the dominant hand closer to the top of the non-dominant hand’s index finger and move closer to the bottom for the second time.
Notes: To say “plug in”, you make one definitive motion.
Plumber:
Dominant hand:
V 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 outwards. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you. Place the index finger of the non-dominant hand between the index and middle finger of the dominant hand. Then rotate the dominant hand up and down. Then do the “person” sign.
Notes: The motion is like you are screwing something in. It also means “mechanic”.
Plus:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the finger pointing upwards. Have the back of the dominant hand with the finger pointing to the side. Place the dominant hand’s index finger against the index finger of the non-dominant hand to make a cross or plus sign.
Notes: This can substitute for the “and” sign.
Poetry:
Dominant hand:
S handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palm up and place the side of the pinky against the middle of the chest. Then move the hand away from your chest, releasing and separating all the fingers.
Point: Good point
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand’s index finger point upwards and the back of the dominant hand up with the index finger pointing to the side. Move the dominant hand’s index finger close to the index finger of the non-dominant hand, but they don’t touch.
Point: Point in a game
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand’s index finger point upwards and the dominant hand‘s index finger point to the side. Tap the dominant hand’s index finger against the non-dominant hand’s index finger very quickly.
Point: Decimal point
Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the back of the hand up with the index finger pointing outwards. Thrust the hand in front of you like you are touching the decimal point.
Poker:
Fingerspell it.
Police:
Dominant hand:
Index finger and thumb= slightly curled to make a C formation.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the side of the index finger and thumb against your chest.
Notes: It also means “cop”.
Policy:
Dominant hand: P handshape. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upward. Have the side of the index finger of the dominant hand be against the non-dominant hand’s fingers. Then move the dominant hand down to the non-dominant hand’s palm. Notes: It also means “principle”.
Polite manners:
Dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the thumb tip against the top of the dominant hand’s side of the chest. Brush the hand upwards and then off the chest. Repeat the motion. Notes: It also means “fancy”.
Politics:
Dominant hand:
K handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the hand by the side of your head. Twist your hand in a quick circle and rest the tip of the middle finger against the side of your forehead.
Pool:
Version 1:
Fingerspell.
Version 2:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the backs of both hands up in front of you with the fingers pointed outwards. Spin both hands in horizontal circles to the side like you were parting some water.
Notes: I think it is better to fingerspell this one than have others confuse the sign for swim. It also means “swim”.
Poor:
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and separated.
Non-dominant hand:
Relaxed.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant arm across your chest, so your non-dominant hand is near your shoulder. Place the fingertips of the dominant hand on the non-dominant hand’s elbow. Then pull the dominant hand downward and change it into an S handshape.
Pop:
Dominant hand:
Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated.
Middle finger=extended and turned downward.
Non-dominant hand:
O handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side so that the side of the index finger is up. Have the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand. Then place the middle finger of the dominant hand into the hole in the non-dominant hand. Then bring the dominant hand out again, change to a B handshape, and place it on top of the non-dominant hand.
Popcorn:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have both palms face you. Then, alternatively, release and re-curl the index finger of each hand.
Notes: The index finger releasing reminds me of the popcorn kernels popping.
Popular:
Dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Non-dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the finger pointed upwards. Have the back of the dominant hand face you and the fingers pointing upwards. Hit the dominant palm hand against the non-dominant hand several times.
Possess:
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 “have”.
Possible:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Start the sign near the top of your chest and bring both hands down at the same time towards the bottom of your chest. Repeat that motion.
Notes: You can have an inflection that shows the message “I guess it’s possible” to say possibly. Like the “person” sign but with fists instead. It also means “able” and “can”.
Notes: Can use two movements to distinguish from “can”.
Post: Put up on a wall
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=on top of the side of the index finger.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the thumb pointing upwards. Move both hands in front and slightly up as if you were putting something up on the wall. Then move your hands downward like you were securing the bottom portion of whatever is going up on the wall.
Post: Upload
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 with the side of the index finger up. Have the hands turned downwards so that the fingers are pointing to the floor. Then rotate and move the hands upwards, extending the index and middle finger into a V handshape.
Notes: Think of the upward motion as you sending off whatever you made or shared into the internet.
Post office:
Fingerspell P-O.
Postpone:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
F handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands before you and turn to the side with the middle-pinky fingers pointed outwards. Then move the dominant hand further away from you. Or, you can move both hands forward.
Potato:
Dominant hand:
Index and middle finger=slightly curled and separated.
Thumb, ring, and pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up. Then tap the index and middle finger of the dominant hand twice on the back of the non-dominant hand.
Notes: It also means “Irish/Ireland”.
Pound:
Version 1:
Fingerspell L-B.
Version 2: Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: H handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outwards. Have the palm of the dominant hand facing you with the fingers pointing to the side. Place the side of the dominant hand’s middle finger on top of the side of the index finger of the non-dominant hand. Then rotate the dominant hand up and down. Notes: It also means “weigh”.
Pour:
Dominant hand:
Y handshape.
Orientation: Have the dominant hand turned to the side with the thumb pointing upwards. Then turn your hand so that the thumb is pointing downwards.
Notes: There are many variations, such as where you can do a C handshape with both hands or only have the index and thumb extended and parallel to each other and make a pouring motion.
Notes: It also means “Aquarius”.
Powder:
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.
Power:
Dominant hand:
B handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand up with the fingers pointing to the side. Place the side of the index finger against the non-dominant arm above the elbow. Then, turn your hand over so that the palm is up, the fingers are still pointing to the side, and the side of the pinky is against the elbow.
Powerful:
Dominant hand:
C handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Jab the fingertips against the non-dominant arm above the elbow. The thumb should be above the other fingers.
Practice:
Dominant hand:
A 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 outward. Have the back of the fingers of the dominant hand rub on top of the index finger of the non-dominant hand.
Notes: It also means “rehearse” and “train”.
Preach:
Dominant hand:
F handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side with the middle-pinky fingers pointing upwards. Move the hand back and forth slightly two-three times.
Precious:
Dominant hand: C handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the palm face you. Have the hand underneath your chin. Then change the hand to an S handshape. Notes: It also means “cherish”.
Predict:
Dominant hand:
V handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing to the side. Have the non-dominant hand above your head. Have the back of the dominant hand against your cheek with the fingers pointing outwards. Move the dominant hand outwards.
Notes: Can also move the dominant hand like in the sign “see”. The non-dominant hand represents clouds, and the dominant hand represents a vision.
Prefer:
Dominant hand: Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended. Middle=extended but turned downwards. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the middle finger touch your chin. Notes: It also means “favorite”.
Pregnant:
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the wrist turned downwards. Extend the hand from the belly outwards.
Prepare:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing outward. Have some space between the hands. Move the hands to the side in one fluid motion or little jumps.
Notes: It also means “plan”.
Presentation:
Dominant hand:
Relaxed.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palm at the side of your head. Shake the hand back and forth.
Notes: It also means “lecture” and “speech”.
President:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the hands near the top of your head with the back of the hand facing you. Then pull them away from each other and change them into the S handshape.
Notes: It also means “superintendent”.
Pressure:
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side (the fingers would be pointing outward if they were fully extended). Then place the palm of the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. Then move both hands up and down.
Notes: It also means “stress” and “tension”.
Pretty:
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: With the palm facing you, place the hand near the side of your head. Then, bring your hand across your face, stopping near your mouth with the handshape being index-pinky=extended and turned downwards with the thumb against the tips of the fingers.
Prevent:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards diagonally. Have the dominant hand closer to you. Cross the hands over at the middle of the side of the pinky of the dominant hand and the middle of the side of the index finger of the non-dominant hand.
Notes: It also means “block” and “treatment”.
Price:
Dominant hand:
Index finger=curled but not turned downwards.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you. Have the second knuckle of the dominant hand’s index finger almost be touching the palm of the non-dominant hand. Then move the dominant hand downwards.
Notes: With furrowed eyebrows, this sign can mean “how much?” It also means “cost”, “fee”, “fine”, and “tax”.
Pride:
Dominant hand:
A handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the thumb against the middle of the bottom of your chest. Move the hand upwards, still against your chest, to the top.
Principal:
Dominant hand: P handshape. Non-dominant hand: S handshape. Orientation: Tap the middle finger on top of the back of the non-dominant hand.
Principle:
Dominant hand: P handshape. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upward. Have the side of the index finger of the dominant hand be against the non-dominant hand’s fingers. Then move the dominant hand down to the non-dominant hand’s palm. Notes: It also means “policy”.
Print:
Dominant hand: Index and thumb=extended and separated. They are parallel to each other. Middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand palm up. Place the back of the thumb against the palm of the non-dominant hand and tap the dominant hand index finger against the thumb once.
Prison:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and separated.
Thumb=against the side of the palm.
Orientation: Have the palms of both hands face you with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the dominant hand closer to you than the non-dominant hand is. Slap the back of the dominant hand against the palm of the non-dominant hand.
Private:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=on top of the side of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the thumb against your mouth.
Notes: It also means “secret”.
Privilege:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
P handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing outward. Have some space between the hands. Move the hands forward slightly and then turn both upwards so that the fingers are pointed upwards now.
Notes: It also means “permit”.
Prize:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Y handshape.
Orientation: Have the palms face you with the thumbs pointing upwards. Move both hands outwards.
Note: It also means “award”.
Problem:
Version 1:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index and middle finger=slightly curled and separated.
Thumb, ring, and pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the back of the dominant hand up with fingers pointing to the side. Have the palm of the non-dominant hand face you. Put the index and middle fingers of each hand against each other. Then flip the hands around so that the palm of the dominant hand faces you, and the back of the non-dominant hand is up.
Version 2:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index and middle finger=slightly curled and separated.
Thumb, ring, and pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the palms of both hands face you with the fingers pointing to the side. Then move both hands up and down asynchronously.
Proceed:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended, against each other, and turned downward.
Thumb=on top of the side of the index finger.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the index-pinky pointing to the side. Move both hands outward.
Notes: It also means “get along”, “get on with it”.
Process:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended, against each other, and turned downward.
Thumb=on top of the side of the index finger.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the index-pinky pointing to the side. Move both hands outward and in circles so that the hands spin in circles over each other.
Proclaim:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you. Have the tips of the index fingers against the corners of your mouth. Then flip the hands so that the back of the hands face you. Almost have the index fingers be pointing to the side but not quite. Notes: It also means “announce”.
Produce:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side (with the fingers pointing outwards if they were fully extended) and the palm of the dominant hand facing you. Then turn the dominant hand so that it is turned to the side.
Notes: It also means “make”.
Professional:
Dominant hand:
Index finger extended and all other fingers curled or P handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outwards. While on the side of the non-dominant hand’s index finger, run the tip of the dominant hand’s index finger or middle finger from the wrist to the tips of the fingers.
Program:
Dominant hand: P handshape. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand face you with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the dominant hand on the inside of the non-dominant hand, then go over the non-dominant hand and go down the other side.
Prohibited:
Dominant hand:
L handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upward. Have the back of the middle-pinky fingers of the dominant hand be against the non-dominant hand’s palm.
Notes: It also means “against the law” and “forbidden”.
Prom:
Fingerspell it.
“Dance”.
Promise:
Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: S handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side (the fingers would be pointing outwards if extended). Have the side of the index finger of the dominant hand against your mouth. Then, pull the dominant hand away from your mouth and change it into a B handshape. Have the back of the hand up and place the hand on top of the non-dominant hand.
Proof:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of both hands up. Have the fingers of the non-dominant hand pointing outwards and the palm of the dominant hand pointing to the side. Have the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand. Tap the back of the dominant hand against the palm of the non-dominant hand hard enough to make a slap and then pull it back up.
Notes: It also means “fact”.
Protect:
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 “defend” and “guard”.
Proud:
Dominant hand: Index-pinky=curled. Thumb=extended. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Place the tip of the thumb against the bottom of the side of your chest. Then move the hand upwards.
Provide:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palms of both hands up with the fingers pointing outwards. Then move the hands outward and slightly up, moving them towards the other person.
Notes: It also means “offer”, “recommend”, and “suggest”.
Public:
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: It also means “hearing person”.
Publicize:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side (the fingers would be pointing to the side if they were fully extended). Have the dominant hand in front of the non-dominant hand. Move the dominant hand outwards. Repeat that motion 2-3 times.
Notes: It also means “publicize”.
Pudding:
“Soup” + “sweet”.
Pull over:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb, index, and middle finger=extended and separated.
Ring and pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing outwards. Have the non-dominant hand behind the dominant hand. Move the hands from the non-dominant side of the chest to the dominant side of the chest.
Pull tooth:
Dominant hand:
S handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the side of the index finger against the side of your mouth. Pull the hand away from your face and use inflection to look like you pulled a tooth, and it was painful.
Pull your tooth:
Version 1:
Dominant hand:
Index and middle finger=extended, against each other, and curled downwards.
Thumb, ring, and pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
Index and middle finger=extended, against each other, and curled downwards.
Thumb=extended.
Ring and pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the side of the dominant hand against the side of your mouth with the index and middle finger pointing outwards. Clamp the non-dominant hand over the index and middle fingers of the dominant hand. Then pull both hands outward.
Version 2:
Pull on your tongue.
Pumpkin:
Dominant hand:
Index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated.
The thumb and middle finger=slightly curled to make a circle.
Non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the finger pointing to the side (if they were fully extended). Flick the backside of the middle finger over the back of the non-dominant hand.
Notes: Also mean “melon”. Like “strawberry”, when not combined with anything else, it just means pumpkin.
Purple:
Dominant hand:
P handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the hand turned down so that the fingers are pointing towards the floor. Then move the hand back and forth twice.
Purpose:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and separated.
Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you. Place the non-dominant hand near the middle of your chest and the index finger of the dominant hand against your nose. Then turn both hands into fists and bring the dominant hand down past the non-dominant hand as the non-dominant hand moves up a little bit.
Notes: It also means “intent” and “mean”.
Push:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Relaxed.
Orientation: Have the back of both hands face you with the fingers pointing upward. Move both hands farther away from you like you are pushing something.
Notes: Can show how big the item is by the size of your hands, how far you separate the fingers, how heavy it is by your inflection, and how slowly you move your hands away from you.
Put:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended but turned downwards.
Thumb=extended and touching the tip of the index finger.
Orientation: Have the backs of the hands up and turn the hands so that the fingers point to the floor.
Notes; To say put in, move your hands away from you.
Put down:
Dominant hand: O handshape. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Place the back of the curled fingers of the dominant hand on the non-dominant hand. Then lift the dominant hand up slightly, change it to a B handshape and place it on top of the non-dominant hand.
Put into jail:
Dominant hand:
S handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the dominant hand turned to the side (the fingers would be pointing outwards if they were extended). Move the dominant hand outward. Then do the “jail” or “prison” sign.
Porcelain:
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.
Notes: Also means “cement”, “glass”, and “tooth”.
Pork:
Fingerspell it.
Professional advancement:
Dominant hand: Bent V handshape. Non-dominant hand: Number 5 handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outwards. Have the dominant hand face the non-dominant hand’s fingers. Then move the dominant hand upward like it is climbing up the non-dominant hand like a ladder.
Paper - Fold:
“Paper” + “Book”-close
Projector:
Dominant hand:
Flattened O handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up. Have the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. Then release the finger of the dominant hand and thrust it out, so it passes over the non-dominant hand.
Punjabi:
Dominant hand:
S handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing
Orientation: Have the knuckle of the index finger against your dominant side cheek. Brush the hand and move it towards your back and flip the hand so the side of the pinky now touches your cheek.
Park: Nature
Dominant hand:
P handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing
Orientation: Against the top of the non-dominant side of the chest have the side of the index finger of the dominant hand touch it. Then move the dominant hand up and down.
Pass away:
“Gone”.
Pub:
Dominant hand:
Thumbs up handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side with the thumb pointing towards you. Move the hand towards your mouth.
Notes: Also means “bar”.
Pharmacy:
“Medicine” + “store”.
Pet: Action
Dominant hand:
B handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: With the back of the hand up move the dominant hand from side to side like you are petting an animal.
Plenty of:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumbs up handshape.
Orientation: Have each hand at its side of the chest. Have the palms of the hands up with the thumbs pointing to the side. Move both hands in vertical circles.
