R Category Flashcards
R:
Index and middle finger=extended.
Thumb, ring finger, and pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the index and middle finger twist together so that the middle finger is behind the index finger.
Rabbit:
Version 1: 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 side of the pinky against the forehead so that the palm faces away from you. Then move the index and middle finger up and down twice. Notes: Like “horse” but flipped around.
Version 2:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index and middle finger=extended and against each other.
Thumb=extended and separated.
Ring and pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the palms face you. Cross the hands at the wrist. Move the index and middle fingers move up and down twice.
Race:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=extended.
Orientation: Have both hands in front of you with the thumbs pointing upwards. Tilt the hands forward and backwards (with the thumb pointing to you) asynchronously.
Notes: Also means “compete” and “sports”.
Radiator:
Version 1:
Fingerspell it.
Version 2:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
C handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of both hands up. The fingers would be pointing outwards if they were fully extended. Move both hands to their respective sides, turn them to the side, and then downward. This outlines a radiator. Then you can pour water on the top, show hot steam is coming out, or you are screwing the cap on top.
Notes: There are a lot of different ways to sign this.
Rain:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the back of the hands face you. Move the hands downward so that the fingers face outward. Move the hands down slightly and make the same motion again. Then do this action one more time for a total of 3 times.
Notes: You can indicate how heavy it rained by your facial expression, how exact your hand motions are, and how many fingers you have extended. Ex: Having only the index finger extended can indicate that it was only drizzling.
Rainbow:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Number 4 handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand face you with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you with the fingers pointing downward. Have the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand with the tips of the fingers touching. Move the dominant hand up and to the side in an arc until it reaches the dominant side of the chest and goes in the same position as the non-dominant hand.
Raised eyebrows:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
X handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side (the index finger would be pointing upwards if it was not partially curled. Place both by your eyebrows. Then move the hands upward.
Notes: You can move the eyebrows up along with the hands.
Ram:
Version 1:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
R handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands at the side of your head with the fingers pointing to your head. Spin both hands in a circle.
Version 2:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
C handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands at the side of your head. The fingers would be pointing upwards if they were fully extended. The palm of the hands are facing you. Move both hands toward the back of the head, and change them into S handshapes. The palms of the hands should be facing outwards.
Version 3: Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have both hands at the side of your head with the index finger pointing to your head. Spin both hands in a circle.
Ramming:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Y handshape.
Orientation: Have the backs of the hands up. The fingers would be pointing to the side if they were fully extended. Move both hands towards each other. When they meet, turn both upward so that the pinkies are pointing upward.
Notes: Symbolizes two animals with horns ramming into each other. It also means “clash”.
Ratio:
Dominant hand:
Index finger and thumb=slightly curled to make a circle.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: With the back of the hand facing you (the fingers would be pointing upwards if they were extended), thrust your hand slightly outward and then move it down and move it slightly outward again.
Notes: You are pointing out the colon present in ratios.
Rarely:
Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointed outwards. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you with the fingers pointed to the side. Hit the side of the index finger on the dominant hand against the palm of the non-dominant hand. Then move the dominant hand in an even bigger and slower loop than once in a while.
Notes: Think of it as someone rarely emphasizing in a sentence. “Rarely, do I ever…”. That is why it is a big and slow loop.
Raspberry:
Letter R + “berry” sign.
Rationalize:
Dominant hand:
R handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the fingertips point to the side of your forehead. Move the hand in circles.
Notes: It also means “realize” and “reason”.
Read:
Dominant hand: V handshape. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up. Have the dominant index and middle finger point to the palm of the non-dominant hand. Then flap the dominant hand up and down a few times.
Ready:
Version 1:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
R handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the hands up with the hands close together. Then move the hands farther away from each other to their sides of the chest.
Version 2:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
R handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the hands in front of you. Then move both hands to one side.
Notes: This version would be done for the use of ready in a statement. Ex: “I am ready”.
Version 3:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
R handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands at your shoulders with the fingers pointing upwards. The backs of the hands would be facing you. Then shake both hands slightly.
Notes: This version would be used for questions such as “Are you ready?” (The eyebrows would be up).
Real:
Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the side of the index finger against your mouth and then move it away from you.
Notes: It also means “actual”, “indeed”, “sure”, and “true”.
Realize:
Dominant hand:
R handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the fingertips point to the side of your forehead. Move the hand in circles.
Notes: It also means “reason” and “rationalize”.
Really:
Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Place the side of the index finger against your mouth and then move it away from you. Raise your eyebrows as well.
Reason:
Dominant hand:
R handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the fingertips point to the side of your forehead. Move the hand in circles.
Notes: It also means “rationalize” and “realize”.
Recent:
Dominant hand:
Index finger=slightly curled.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the side of the pinky finger against your cheek. Then move your index finger up and down (like you do in the “who” sign).
Notes: For “very recent”, move your shoulder up.
Receive:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended with the fingers separated.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing outward. Have the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. Then change both hands to an S handshape. Rest the dominant fist on top of the non-dominant fist. Finally, move both hands towards you.
Notes: Also means “get”.
Recognize: General
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. Place the side of the index finger of the dominant hand against your cheek. Then move the dominant hand outward and have the tip of the index finger touch the bottom of the palm of the non-dominant hand. Notes: Also means “notice”.
Recognize: Recognize something specific
Dominant hand: Index finger=slightly curled. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Place the side of the index finger of the dominant hand against your cheek. Then take the hand away, turn the back towards you and point to whatever you specifically recognize. Notes: Also means “notice”.
Recommend:
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 “provide”, “offer”, and “suggest”.
Record:
Dominant hand:
Index finger=slightly curled.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the slightly curled index finger of the dominant hand next to the non-dominant hand and go in a circle.
Notes: The circle movement of the dominant hand can represent rolling, or the ways old film was recorded.
Recover:
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: Can also be interpreted as “courage”, “cure”, “brave”, “heal”, “healthy”, and “strong”.
Rectangle:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Thumb=extended. Index finger=slightly curled. Middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have the index fingers and thumbs of both hands be facing each other to make a small rectangle shape. Then pull the hands away from each other and have the thumb and index finger touch. It also means “brick”, “card”, “check”, “envelope”, and “sheet”.
Red:
Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Place the tip of the index finger against the nose. Then take the finger away from the nose and slightly curl it.
Reduce:
Version 1: Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up with the finger pointing outwards. Then have the back of the dominant hand up with the finger pointing to the side. Have the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand. Move the dominant hand downwards, but the index fingers of both hands do not touch. Notes: Also means “treatment”.
Version 2:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended but turned downwards.
Thumb=against the side of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand palm up. Have the back of the dominant hand up. Have the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand. Then, move the dominant hand downwards to signify less.
Notes: Also means “less”.
Reflux:
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 “hiccup”.
Refrigerator:
Version 1:
Fingerspell R-E-F.
Version 2:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
R handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointed upwards. Then shake both hands slightly like they are shivering.
Register:
Version 1: Dominant hand: R handshape. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Place the fingers of the dominant hand against the fingers and then the palm of the non-dominant hand.
Version 2:
“Signature”.
Regular:
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 fingers pointing outward. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you. Place the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. The two hands will be perpendicular to each other. Then spin the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand, hitting the non-dominant hand as it moves along. Do that motion 2-3 times.
Notes: It also means “appropriate”, “righteous”, and “routine”.
Rehabilitation/rehab:
Dominant hand: R handshape. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up, and the palm of the dominant hand face you. Then place the dominant hand on the non-dominant hand’s palm and tap against it twice.
Rehearse:
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 “practice” and “train”.
Reindeer:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and separated.
Orientation: With the palm of both hands facing outwards, have the hands at the top and side of your head. Then move both hands to the side and upwards.
Notes: Also means “deer”.
Reject:
Version 1: Turn down
Thumbs down handshape.
Version 2:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended, turned downward, and against each other.
Thumb=against the side of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Have the back of the fingers of the dominant hand against the palm of the non-dominant hand. Then run the back of the fingers against the palm of the non-dominant hand as you turn the index-pinky fingers upward.
Relationship:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
F 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 outwards. Interlock the thumb-index fingers of both hands. Then either thrust both hands forward or move them to the side (both are valid versions).
Relax:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and turned downwards.
Thumb=against the side of the index finger.
Orientation: Place the fingertips against the top sides of your chest with the hands crossing at the wrist. The non-dominant hand should be on the inside. Then rotate the wrists so that the arms move downward slightly, but the fingers barely move.
Notes: Also means “rest”.
Relieved:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of both hands up with the fingers pointing to the side. Have the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand. Place the side of the index finger for both hands against the chest. Exhale and move your hands down a little.
Remember:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=on top of the side of the index finger.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand face you. Have the thumb of the dominant hand touch the side of your forehead. Then bring the dominant hand down so that the two thumbs touch.
Notes: To say “not remember”, do the same sign while shaking your head.
Remove:
Dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outward. Have the palm of the dominant hand face the palm of the non-dominant hand. Then move the dominant hand downward and close the dominant hand into a fist. Then move the dominant hand to the side and extend and separate all the fingers. Notes: Also means “eliminate”.
Rent:
Fingerspell it or sign “monthly”.
Reply:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand in front of you with the hand turned to the side and the index finger pointing upwards. Place the side of the index finger of the dominant hand against your mouth. Turn both hands down so that the index fingers point outwards and have the backs of the hands now face up.
Notes: It also means “answer”, “command”, “order”, “report”, and “response”.
Report:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand in front of you with the hand turned to the side and the index finger pointing upwards. Place the side of the index finger of the dominant hand against your mouth. Turn both hands down so that the index fingers point outwards and have the backs of the hands now face up.
Notes: It also means “answer”, “command”, “order”, “reply” and “response”.
Request:
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 them. Then turn the hands so that the fingers are pointing upwards (the hands are still turned to the side) and smack the palms against each other.
Require:
Dominant hand: Index finger=slightly curled. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outwards. Then place the index finger of the dominant hand against the palm of the non-dominant hand. The palm of the dominant hand should be facing you. Then bring both hands closer to you.
Rescue:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have the palms of the hand face you. Cross the arms over each other to make an X formation. The dominant hand should be on the inside (closer to you), and the non-dominant hand should be outside. Then pull the hands away from each other and turn the hands so that the backs face you.
Notes: It also means “salvation” and “save”.
Research:
Dominant hand: R handshape. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outward and the back of the dominant hand up. Point the dominant index finger at the base of the non-dominant hand and then move to the fingertips. Then make that motion twice.
Respect:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
R handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the dominant hand in front of and to the side of the non-dominant hand. Move both hands outward.
Respiratory system:
“Breathe” + “system”.
Response:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand in front of you with the hand turned to the side and the index finger pointing upwards. Place the side of the index finger of the dominant hand against your mouth. Turn both hands down so that the index fingers point outwards and have the backs of the hands now face up.
Notes: If giving an order as in ‘give a command’, use a stern facial expression. It also means “answer”, “command”, “order”, “reply”, and “report”.
Responsible:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended, and turned downward.
Thumb=against the side of the index finger.
Orientation: Have the fingertips of both hands tap against your dominant side’s shoulder.
Rest:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and turned downwards.
Thumb=against the side of the index finger.
Orientation: Place the fingertips against the top sides of your chest with the hands crossing at the wrist. The non-dominant hand should be on the inside. Then rotate the wrists so that the arms move downward slightly, but the fingers barely move.
Notes: Also means “relax”.
Restaurant:
Dominant hand:
R handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the side of the index finger to the side of your mouth. Then move your hand to the other side of your face and place the hand near the other side of your mouth.
Restroom:
Fingerspell R-R.
Resume:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
R handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of both hands up with the side of the hands touching each other. Then pull the hands apart then move both hands downward. Basically, outline three sides of a square.
Retain:
Dominant hand:
V handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand face you. Tap the index and middle finger of the dominant hand against the back of the non-dominant hand.
Notes: It also means “save” and “storage”.
Retire:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
L handshape.
Orientation: Have the thumbs against each side of your chest. The index fingers of the hands should be pointing to each other.
Reunion:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of both hands up and the hands near their respective shoulders. Move the hands to the middle of your chest and then extend and separate all the fingers.
Notes: It also means “gather to meeting”.
Review:
Version 1: Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: V handshape. Orientation: Have the palms of both hands face you. Have the dominant hand closer to you than the non-dominant hand. Move both hands towards your dominant side’s shoulder. Version 2: Dominant hand: L handshape or R handshape. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the thumb of the dominant hand against the non-dominant hand’s palm. Have the index finger on the dominant hand be pointing downwards. Then rotate the dominant hand so that the index finger now points upwards.
Revitalize:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and separated.
Orientation: Have the back of both hands up in front of you. The fingers would be pointing outwards if they were fully extended. Quickly turn the hands over so that the palm is up and move the hands upwards.
Rhetorical:
Fingerspell R-H-E-T.
Rich:
Dominant hand: S handshape. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up. Place the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. Then move the dominant hand upwards and slightly curl and separate the fingers.
Ride in:
Dominant hand:
Index and middle finger=slightly curled and together.
Thumb, ring, and pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
C handshape.
Orientation: Have the side of the index finger up for the non-dominant hand and the back up for the dominant hand. Place the index and middle finger of the dominant hand over the thumb of the non-dominant hand. Then move both hands forward.
Notes: Having both hands in formation and then snapping them into the sign can signify “get in”.
Ride on:
Dominant hand:
Index, and middle finger=extended and turned downwards.
Ring and pinky=curled.
Thumb=extended.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outwards. Then place the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand with the index fingers on the backside and the middle finger on the palm side. Then thrust both hands forward twice.
Notes: Having both hands in formation and then snapping them into the sign can signify “get on”.
Right: Accurate
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 fingers pointing outward. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you. Place the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. The two hands will be perpendicular to each other.
Notes: It also means “accurate” and “correct”.
Right: Alright
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up, and the palm of the dominant hand face you. Run the side of the dominant hand over the palm of the non-dominant hand. Then turn the dominant hand upward so that the fingers point upward.
Notes: It also means “you have the right to…” or “rights”.
Right: Direction
Dominant hand:
R handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand face you. Move your hand to the right.
Right: On the right
Dominant hand:
B handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outwards. Shake your hand towards the right like you were inching something in that direction.
Right: Rights
“Alright”.
Righteous:
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 fingers pointing outward. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you. Place the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. The two hands will be perpendicular to each other. Then spin the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand, hitting the non-dominant hand as it moves along. Do that motion 2-3 times.
Notes: It also means “appropriate”, “regular”, and “routine”.
Ringing:
Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the back of the dominant hand face you with the index finger pointing upwards. Tap the side of the index finger against the non-dominant hand twice.
Risk:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=on top of the side of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand face you. The fingers would be pointing to the side if they were fully extended. Have the dominant hand turned to the side. The fingers would be pointing outwards if they were fully extended. Have the back of the thumb of the dominant hand against the back of the non-dominant hand. Move the dominant hand downwards. Repeat that motion 2-3 times.
Notes: Also means “danger”.
River:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the back of both hands up with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the non-dominant hand above the dominant hand with a bit of space between them. Wiggle the fingers on both hands up and down and move the hands away from you.
Rock:
Dominant hand: A handshape. Non-dominant hand: S handshape. Orientation: Have the backs of both hands up. Tap the dominant hand against the non-dominant hand twice.
Rocket:
Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. 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 dominant hand face you. Place the index finger side of the dominant hand against the palm of the non-dominant hand. Then move the dominant hand upward like it was a rocket taking off.
Role:
Dominant hand: R handshape. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the back of the dominant hand up with the fingers pointing to the side. Spin the wrist and then place the index and middle fingers of the dominant hand against the palm of the non-dominant hand.
Role shift:
Version 1: “Role” + “shift”. Version 2: “Twist your torso”. Version 3: Fingerspell R-S.
Rollerblade:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
I handshape or B handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the pinky pointing outwards. Move both hands side to side and away from you.
Rollercoaster:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index and middle finger=extended.
Thumb, ring, and pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the back of the dominant hand and non-dominant hand up. Then place the index and middle finger of the dominant hand over the index and middle finger of the non-dominant hand. Slightly curl the index and middle finger of the dominant hand. Then move both hands up and down as you move them to the side like they are on a roller coaster.
Roller skating:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index and middle finger=slightly curled and separated.
Thumb, ring, and pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the palms up with the fingers pointing outward. Move both hands side to side and away from you.
Rolling on the floor laughing (ROFL):
Dominant hand: H handshape. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Non-dominant hand palm up. Have the back of the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. Then slightly curl the index and middle finger a few times.
Room:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing outwards. Then turn the extended index-pinky=downward.
Roommate:
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 “companion”, “match”, “partner”.
Rootbeer:
Fingerspell R-B against your cheek.
Round:
Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended and turned downwards.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
Thumb, index finger=slightly curled and separated.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side (the finger would be pointing outwards if they were extended). Have the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand. Spin the dominant hand in a circle above the non-dominant hand, outlining the semicircle of the non-dominant hand’s index and thumb.
Notes: This is just a modified C handshape. This is a classifier.
Routine:
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 fingers pointing outward. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you. Place the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. The two hands will be perpendicular to each other. Then spin the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand, hitting the non-dominant hand as it moves along. Do that motion 2-3 times.
Notes: It also means “appropriate”, “regular”, and “righteous”.
Row of people: Facing away from the signer
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Number 4 handshape.
Orientation: With the back of the hands facing you and the tips of the index fingers touching, move both hands to the side.
Row of people: Facing the signer
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Number 4 handshape.
Orientation: With the palms of the hands facing you and the tips of the pinky fingers touching, move both hands to the side.
Row of people: Two rows facing signer
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Number 4 handshape.
Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you. Have the dominant hand behind the non-dominant hand. Move both hands to the same side.
Notes: Can show how long it is by how long you move the hands to the side.
Row of people: Two rows facing each other
Version 1:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Number 4 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 outwards.
Version 2:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Number 4 handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the dominant hand face you and the palm of the non-dominant hand face you. Have the fingers of both hands point upwards. Move both hands to the same side.
Rubber:
Dominant hand: Index finger=slightly curled. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Run the side of the index finger against your cheek, moving from your ear to your mouth. Repeat that motion 2-3 times.
Rude:
Dominant hand:
Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated.
Middle finger=extended and turned downwards.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Run the middle fingers over the non-dominant hand (with some space between them) from the wrist to the tips of the fingers.
Ruin:
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 “hurt”, “mar”, and “spoil”.
Rule:
Dominant hand: R handshape. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upward. Have the tips of the index and middle 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.
Run: Run something
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”, “handle”, “manage”, “operate”, “tolerate”, and something.
Run: Running on foot
Version 1:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
L handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the index fingers pointing outwards. Have the index fingers of the dominant hand curl over the thumb of the non-dominant hand. Then move both hands outward while slightly curling and uncurling the non-dominant hand’s index finger and dominant hand’s thumb.
Version 2:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
L handshape.
Orientation: Have the backs of both hands up with the index fingers pointing outwards. Place the tip of the thumbs against each other. Then move both hands forward and slightly curl and uncurl the index fingers as you do so.
Run: Run machine
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outward and the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing to the side. Have the dominant hand below the non-dominant hand. Turn the dominant hand so that it is perpendicular to the non-dominant hand. Run the dominant hand along the palm of the non-dominant hand. Repeat that motion 2-3 times.
Run: Runny nose
Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the tip of the index finger against the side of your nose. Move the index finger down your cheek. For inflection, you can look disgusted.
Run: Run assembly line
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and separated.
Thumb=curled.
Orientation: Have the palm of the dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outward and the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outward. Have the move both hands to the non-dominant side slightly 2-3 times.
Run out of:
Dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Have the palm of the dominant hand facing you. Place the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant wrist. Move the dominant hand towards the non-dominant hand’s fingers, closing your dominant hand into a fist as you do so. Notes: Also means “deplete”.
Run out of time:
Dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Have the palm of the dominant hand facing you. Place the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant wrist. Move the dominant hand towards the non-dominant hand’s fingers, closing your dominant hand into a fist as you do so.
Rural:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palms of both hands face you. Have the non-dominant arm across your chest. Spin the dominant hand in circles by the non-dominant arm’s elbow.
Notes: Also means “country”.
Rat
Dominant hand:
R handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: With the hand turned to the side and the fingers facing upward, spin the hand in circles near your contralateral eye to your hand.
Radiating:
Version 1:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated.
Middle finger=extended and turned downwards.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side. The index, ring, and pinky fingers would be pointing upwards. Shake both hands side to side as you move them up and to the side away from each other.
Version 2:
Dominant hand:
Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated.
Middle finger=extended and turned downwards.
Non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side. The index, ring, and pinky fingers would be pointing upwards. Have the tip of the middle finger on top of the non-dominant hand. Shake the dominant hand side to side as you move it up and to the side away from the non-dominant hand.
Notes: Also means “radiating” and “shiny”.
Roll up:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the palms face you with the fingers pointing to the side. Move both in circles and move the hands upward and outward at the same time.
Remodel:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the palm of the dominant hand up with the fingers pointing upwards. Run the back of the dominant hand down the non-dominant arm down to the elbow. Repeat that motion again.
Rat:
Dominant hand:
R handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: With the hand turned to the side rub the tip of the fingers against your nose.
Reservation:
Dominant hand:
A handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of both hands up. With the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand, spin the dominant hand in a circle and then lay it on top of the non-dominant hand.
