T Category Flashcards
T:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=extended and in between the index and middle finger.
Table:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the dominant hand on top of the elbow of the non-dominant arm. The back of the non-dominant hand is below the elbow of the dominant arm. Tap the arms against each other twice.
Notes: It also means “desk”.
Tablespoon:
Fingerspell T-B-S.
Taipei:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
L handshape.
Orientation: Have the palms of both hands face you with the index finger pointing upwards. Have the hands against each other at the side of the pinky finger.
Notes: Taipei is the capital of Taiwan.
Taiwan:
Dominant hand:
S handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing to the side if they were fully extended. Have the hand by your mouth and shake your hand from side to side.
Take a class:
“Take up” + “class”.
Take away:
Version 1: (This one is better) 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. Notes: It also means “subtract”. Version 2: Dominant hand: Thumb and index=extended and separated. They are parallel to each other. 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. Then, place the dominant hand against the palm of the non-dominant hand. Notes: It can be used for the sign “take away” as well, but it is a loose definition and does not fit as well as version 1 does. It also means “negative”, “minus”, and “subtract”.
Take blood from the arm:
Dominant hand:
Relaxed.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Place the back of the fingers above the non-dominant arm’s elbow. Then pull the hand towards the non-dominant hand and have the index-pinky touch the thumb.
Take care of:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
K handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the dominant hand and non-dominant hand face you. Have the dominant hand rest on top of the non-dominant hand. Move both hands together in a vertical circle.
Notes: Another version has the dominant hand palm up while on top of the non-dominant hand. Then the dominant hand taps against the top of the non-dominant hand twice. It also means “be careful with”.
Take from:
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended with the fingers separated.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand up by the side of your chest. Move the hand to the middle of the chest, close the hand into a fist, and move the hand upward.
Notes: You can also just move the hand in front of you, put the hand into a fist and then move the hand closer to you. It also means “grab”.
Take it easy:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the back of both hands up with the fingers pointing outward. Then move the hands from side to side slowly and casually.
Take off:
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 and then shoot off past it.
Take pill:
Dominant hand:
Index finger and thumb=slightly curled to make a circle.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palm face you near your mouth. Extend the thumb and index finger like you popped a pill in your mouth.
Take to:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palms of both hands up and in front of you. Move the hands to the other side of your chest.
Notes: It also means “carry to”, “bring”, and “deliver”.
Take up:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended with the fingers separated.
Orientation: Have the backs of both hands up. Then move both hands up and close them into fists.
Notes: It also means “adopt”, “absorb”, and “evaporate”.
Talent:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=slightly curled with the fingers against each other.
Thumb=on top of the side of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you. Clasp the dominant hand over the side of the pinky of the non-dominant hand. Then move the dominant hand outwards and turn the dominant hand into an A handshape.
Notes: It also means “adept”, “fluent”, “good at”, and “skill”.
Talk:
Dominant hand: Index-pinky=extended and separated. Thumb=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Tap the side of the index finger against your chin twice. Notes: Often means to talk with a voice.
Talk about:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and separated.
Thumb=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Tap the side of the index finger against your chin twice. Then move your hand downward and change into a T handshape.
Notes: This is a co-articulation between “talk” and “about”.
Talk with:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side and at the side of your mouth. Then move both hands back and forth asynchronously. Notes: It also means “converse”.
Tall:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended with the fingers against each other and turned downwards.
Thumb=against the side of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side so that the side of the index finger faces you. Place the hand high near or above your head.
Notes: It is like you are touching the top of a tall person’s head. It also means “adult”.
Tan:
Dominant hand:
T handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palm facing you. Place your hand against your cheek, and then move it down a little.
Target:
Version 1: 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 finger pointing outwards. Spin the dominant hand’s index finger in a circle and rest on the non-dominant hand’s palm. Version 2: Dominant hand: T handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: With the palm facing you, spin the hand in a circle and have it rest on your nose.
Taurus:
Version 1:
Fingerspell.
Version 2:
“Bull”.
Taste:
Dominant hand: Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended. Middle=extended but turned downwards. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the middle finger touch your mouth.
Tattle:
Dominant hand:
Index finger=curled but not turned downwards.
Thumb-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the side of your hand against your mouth. The fingers would be pointing upwards if they were not curled. Then extend your index finger and point it to the side.
Tax:
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 “price”.
Teach:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
O handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands on each side of your head.
Teacher:
“Teach” + “person”.
Team:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
T handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand face you with the hands touching at the side of the index fingers. Then rotate the hands so that the side of the pinkies are touching and the palm of the hands face you.
Notes: It is two Ts together in this sign making a small team.
Tea:
Dominant hand: F handshape. Non-dominant hand: O handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the side of the index finger up. Have the back of the dominant hand face you. Spin the index and thumb circle of the dominant hand inside of the non-dominant hand.
Teaser:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=curled but not turned downwards.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have both hands to the side with the fingers pointing outward (if they were extended). Run the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand one time. Then do the “person” sign.
Teaspoon:
Fingerspell T-S-P.
Technical:
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 face you with the fingers pointing to the side. Then place the tip of the middle finger of the dominant hand against the middle of the pinky side of the palm of the non-dominant hand.
Notes: It also means “method”, “technically”, “technology”, and “technique”.
Technically
Dominant hand:
Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated.
Middle finger=extended and turned downwards.
Non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended with the fingers against each other.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand face you with the fingers pointing to the side. Then place the tip of the middle finger of the dominant hand against the middle of the pinky side of the palm of the non-dominant hand.
Notes: It also means “method”, “technical”, “technique”, and “technology”.
Technique:
Dominant hand:
Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated.
Middle finger=extended and turned downwards.
Non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended with the fingers against each other.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand face you with the fingers pointing to the side. Then place the tip of the middle finger of the dominant hand against the middle of the pinky side of the palm of the non-dominant hand.
Notes: It also means “method”, “technical”, “technically”, and “technology”.
Technology:
Dominant hand:
Thumb, index, ring, rest on the non-dominant hand’s palm and pinky=extended and separated.
Middle finger=extended and turned downwards.
Non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended with the fingers against each other.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand face you with the fingers pointing to the side. Then place the tip of the middle finger of the dominant hand against the middle of the pinky side of the palm of the non-dominant hand.
Notes: It also means “technical”, “method”, and “technically”, and “technique”.
Teeth:
Dominant hand: Index finger=slightly curled. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the palm face you with the index finger pointing at your teeth. Then move your hand to the other side of your mouth, sweeping it over the teeth.
Tell:
Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the palm side tip of the finger against your chin. Then move the finger away from you.
Notes: Move the finger down to your chest to say “tell me”.
Temple:
Dominant hand: T handshape. Non-dominant hand: B or S handshape. Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up. Have the thumb of the dominant hand rest on the wrist of the non-dominant hand.
Temperature:
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. Then have the back of the dominant hand face you with the finger pointing to the side. Then bring the dominant hand’s index just behind the non-dominant hand’s index finger and move it up and down a few times.
Notes: I imagine it is like a thermometer going up and down as temperature changes.
Temporary:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
H handshape.
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 rub the dominant hand against the non-dominant hand slightly.
Notes: It also means “soon”.
Tend to:
Dominant hand:
Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated.
Middle finger=extended and turned downwards.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the tip of the middle finger against the top side of your chest. Then move the hand outwards.
Tension:
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 “pressure” and “stress”.
Terminate:
Dominant hand:
B handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the side of the index finger up. Have the palm of the dominant hand up. Run the back of the dominant hand over the non-dominant hand towards you.
Notes: It’s similar to the “full (general)” sign but with the palm of the dominant hand up. It also means “to fire someone”.
Terrible:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated.
The thumb and middle finger=slightly curled to make a small circle.
Orientation: Have the hands at the side of your chest with the hands above your shoulders with the palms facing outward and the fingers pointing upward. Release the middle finger from the thumb and middle finger circle. For inflection, look disgusted.
Notes: It also means “awful”.
Test:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand face you with both index fingers pointing upwards. Then, slightly curl both index fingers. Then, turn the hands downward so that the back is up and the fingers point outward. All of the fingers then extend and separate.
Test drive:
Version 1: “Test” + “drive”. Version 2: Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: S handshape. Orientation: Have both hands as fists in front of you turned to the side with the fingers pointing outward if they were fully extended. Move both hands in a horizontal circle. Notes: It also means “drive around”.
Text:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=extended and resting on top of the index finger.
Orientation: Bring both hands together so that they touch at the curled fingers. Then tap the thumbs against the side of the index fingers like they were tapping the phone screen.
Than:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and relaxed.
Relaxed means they are not fully extended or separated.
Orientation: Have the backs of the hands up with the fingers pointing to the side. Have the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand. Then bring the dominant hand down and have it run against the fingers of the non-dominant hand on its way down.
Thanks:
Dominant hand:
B handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: The dominant hand’s extended fingers touch the mouth and then moves outward towards the person you are thanking with the palm still facing you.
Notes: It does not move downward as the hand does in the “good” sign.
Thanksgiving:
Version 1:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands in front of you with the palms facing you. The fingers on the hands are pointing upwards. Slightly thrust both hands forward twice.
Notes: It’s like doing “thank you” but with two hands.
Version 2:
Dominant hand:
Index finger and thumb=extended and parallel to one another.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand underneath the chin with the thumb and index finger pointing downwards. Then move the hand down and to the side so that it touches your chest.
That:
Dominant hand:
Y handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up. Then place the dominant hand on the palm of the non-dominant hand with the fingers of the index-ring against it.
Notes: To say “that one”, you do not need the non-dominant hand. The one without the dominant hand is when you are referring to something specific. Just point the dominant hand in the direction of that that you are referring to.
Theater:
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 “play”.
Then:
Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: L handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the index finger pointing outwards. Tap the dominant hand’s index finger against the non-dominant hand’s thumb and then the index finger. Notes: This is more for signed English.
Therapy:
Dominant hand: T handshape. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up. Tap the dominant hand against the palm of the non-dominant hand twice.
Thereabouts:
Dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the back of the hand face up. Move the hand in a horizontal circle in front of you. Notes: Used for approximating area.
They, he, she, it, that person:
Dominant hand: Index finger=extended Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Pointed towards a different object or person other than the one you are talking to.
Thick:
Dominant hand:
C handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing to the side. Extend fingers and the thumb as far away from each other as possible while keeping them slightly curled.
Notes: This is a classifier for thick. For the face, open your mouth and mouth “CHA” to indicate you are talking about how thick something is.
Thick crust:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
C handshape.
Orientation: Place the hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing to the side. Extend fingers and the thumb as far away from each other as possible while keeping them slightly curled.
Notes: This is a classifier for thick. For the face, open your mouth and mouth “CHA” to indicate you are talking about how thick something is.
Thief:
“Steal” + “person”.
Thin:
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. Then turn the hand so that the back of the hand is up and the fingers are pointing downwards.
Notes: This is a classifier for thin. For the face, put the mouth in a small O shape.
Thin crust:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index and thumb=extended and separated.
The index and thumb and parallel to each other.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Place the hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing to the side.
Thing:
Dominant hand: B handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the palm of the hand up with the hand out in front of you. Then move the hand to the side once. Notes: It also means “material”.
Think:
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 the forehead.
Thinking:
Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the tip of the index finger by the side of the forehead. Then spin your hand in a circle.
This:
Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended, but pointed downwards.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the index finger point to whatever object you are referring to or point to the floor if it is in the abstract or not physically present.
Thread:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
I handshape.
Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you with the fingers pointed to the side. Have the tips of both pinkies against each other. Then pull the hands away from each other.
Thirsty:
Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Tilt your head up and run the palm side of your finger down your throat and neck.
Throat:
Using a C handshape, point the fingers to your throat and move downwards.
Through: General
Dominant hand: Use
B handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
Thumb=extended and separated.
Index-middle finger=extended and against each other.
Ring and pinky finger=extended and against each other.
Notes: The index and middle finger group are separate from the ring and pinky finger group.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you. Move the dominant hand through the space in the fingers on the non-dominant hand.
Notes: It also can be said with “done” or “finished” signs.
Through: Time span
Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: With the back facing up and the index finger pointing outwards, move the hand from one side of the chest to the other side of the chest.
Throw away:
Version 1: Dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the dominant hand turned to the side with the side of the index finger up. Then rotate the hand up by turning the wrist and turning it back down quickly while changing the hand into an H handshape. Notes: It also means “beats”. Version 2: Dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=relaxed. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing to the side. Have the fingers of the dominant hand run against the palm of the non-dominant hand, moving downward. Turn the dominant hand into an S handshape. Then, move the dominant hand to the side, with the back of the hand facing you. Then extend and separate the fingers. Notes: It also means “get rid of”.
Throw: General
Dominant hand:
S handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the dominant hand back by and above your shoulder with the back of the hand facing you. Then, extend the arm forward and extend and separate all the fingers.
Throw out:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have the palms of the dominant hand and non-dominant hand up. The non-dominant hand should be behind the dominant hand. Then thrust both hands to the side and fully extend the hands as you do so.
Notes: The motion is like you are throwing something away from you.
Throw up:
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have your mouth open and the thumb pointing at your mouth. Then turn the hand downwards so that the index-pinky is pointed outwards.
Notes: It also means “vomit” and “disgust”.
Thru:
Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the back of the hand up with the finger pointing to the side. Move the hand in front of you in a straight horizontal line.
Thursday:
Dominant hand:
Finger spell T, then H.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: In the H handshape, move your hand in a vertical circle.
Notes: Formally, “Thursday” is signed with the back facing you. To say “every Thursday”, move the hand from around the top of your chest (heightwise, not actually touching the chest) to the bottom.
Ticket:
Dominant hand:
Index and middle finger=curled but not turned downwards and separated.
Thumb, ring, and pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up. With the palm facing you, have the index and middle fingers of the dominant hand place the non-dominant hand between them.
Notes: I think this can represent a ticket being shoved under a wiper blade of a car. To say, “I got a ticket!” do a fast jab with the dominant hand.
Tie: Article of clothing
Dominant hand:
H handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Drag the tip of the middle finger down the middle of your chest.
Tie: Verb
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb and index finger=slightly curled.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the side of the index finger up. Move both hands in circles, then pull the hands apart like you are tying the knot.
Tie: Tie in a competition
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended with the fingers against each other and turned downwards.
Thumb=against the side of the index finger.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing to the side. Tap the fingertips of the hands against each other once.
Tiger:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: With the palms facing you, place your hands near your cheeks. Then pull the hands to the side and backward while curling each of the fingers slightly.
Tiktok:
T-T.
Time:
Dominant hand:
Index finger=slightly curled.
Thumb, middle-piky=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant arm in front of with the back of the hand up. Then have the dominant hand’s index finger touch the non-dominant hand’s wrist as if you were tapping a watch.
Notes: If you want to specify a specific time, do the sign for the hour for the dominant hand. Have the dominant hand go against the wrist and then bounce off and move away from you. Do the minute if it is not 0 after bouncing off the wrist. To say on time, be very sure with the movement of the dominant hand. Have it touch the wrist of the non-dominant hand and immediately come back up.
Times:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
K handshape.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the index fingers pointing upward. Cross both hands to their opposite side of the chest. Stop when the wrists touch each other. Have the dominant hand closer to you.
Notes: It also means “worse” and “more-so”.
Tire:
Dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: With the palm facing you and the finger pointing to the side, spin the hand in a circle. Can point to it using the index finger of the non-dominant hand or have the non-dominant hand do the same thing as the dominant hand.
Tired:
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 elbows of the arms sticking out. Then turn the elbows downwards and relax the shoulder like you are too tired to lift your arms anymore.
Title:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
V handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Then slightly curl the fingers to make quote marks.
Notes: It also means “quote”, “subject”, and “topic”.
To:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: For the non-dominant hand, have the palm face you with the finger pointing to the side. Have the dominant hand pointed upwards. The hands are separated but then bring the dominant hand to the tip of the index finger of the non-dominant hand.
To fool:
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 finger pointing upwards. Have the dominant hand tap against the palm side of the index finger of the non-dominant hand. Notes: It also means “bluff”.
Toast:
Dominant hand: V handshape. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand face you. Place the index and middle finger against the palm of the non-dominant hand and then touch the back of the non-dominant hand.
Today:
Version 1:
“Now” + “now”.
Version 2:
“Now” + “day”.
Together:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=extended and on top of the index finger.
Orientation: Bring both hands together so that they touch at the curled fingers. Then either move both hands together in a circle that moves away from you or shake both hands up and down twice.
Notes: Make sure the thumb can be seen on top of the curled fingers.
Tolerant:
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 “patient”.
Tolerate:
Version 1:
“Accept”.
Version 2:
“Control”.
Tomato:
Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended but turned downwards.
Thumb=extended and touching the tips of the other fingers.
Orientation:
Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing to the side. Have the side of the index finger against your mouth and then move it down past the non-dominant hand. As it moves downward, turn the dominant hand so that the back is up. Have the index finger point to the floor once it passes the non-dominant hand.
Tomorrow:
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=bottom of it is on top of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the dominant hand’s thumb under the ear with the underside of the thumb up. Then move the hand to the front of your face (still by the side of your head) with the back of the thumb facing you.
Too:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and turned downwards.
Thumb=against the side of the index finger.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing to the side. Have the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. Then raise the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand.
Too bad:
Fingerspell T-B.
Too late:
Dominant hand: B handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the hand past the side of the lower part of your chest. Have the back of the hand up with the fingers pointing outward. Then turn the wrist downward so that the fingers are not pointing downwards. Notes: It also means “late”.
Too much:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and turned downwards.
Thumb=against the side of the index finger.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing to the side. Have the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. Then raise the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand. Accompany this motion with a head shake and body language that you do not like it too much.
Toothpaste:
Step 1:
Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended but turned downwards.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Part your lips so that your teeth are shown and then have the side of your index finger by your teeth.
Notes: Act like your index finger is your toothbrush.
Step 2: Dominant hand: Index finger=curled but not downwards. Middle-pinky=curled. Thumb=extended. Non-dominant hand: Index=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you. Have the knuckle of the curled index finger on the dominant hand point towards the index finger of the non-dominant hand. Tap the dominant thumb against the dominant index finger.
Top:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointed upwards. Have the dominant hand turned to the side with the finger pointing to the side. Turn the non-dominant hand down a little, so it is diagonal, and place the palm of the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand’s fingers.
Topic:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
V handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Then slightly curl the fingers to make quote marks.
Notes: It also means “quiz”, “subject”, and “title”.
Total:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the back of the dominant hand up and the palm of the non-dominant hand up. Have the non-dominant hand above and to the side of the dominant hand. Then flip both hands over (so the dominant hand is palm up and the back of the non-dominant hand is up). Bring the hands together while putting the index-pinky fingers of both hands together and turned downward with the thumb touching the fingertips. Have the hands touch at the fingertips.
Notes: It also means “altogether” and “sum”.
Touch:
Dominant hand:
Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated.
Middle finger=extended but turned downwards.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing to the side. Place the tip of the middle finger on the non-dominant hand.
Tournament:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger and middle finger=slightly curled and separated.
Thumb, ring, and pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the back of both hands face you. The fingers would be pointing upwards if they were fully extended. Move both hands up and down asynchronously.
Towel:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands above your shoulders with the palms facing outward. Move both hands from side to side like you are dragging the towel across the back of your neck.
Trade:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=slightly curled.
Thumb=on top of the side of the index finger.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side in front of you with the fingers pointing outward if they were fully extended. Have the dominant hand a bit further ahead than the non-dominant hand. Spin both hands in circles that leave the dominant hand behind the non-dominant hand.
Notes: It also means “swap”. This sign can be done with F handshapes as well.
Trade-in car:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb, index, and middle finger=extended and separated.
Ring and pinky finger=curled.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side in front of you with the fingers pointing outward if they were fully extended. Have the dominant hand a bit further ahead than the non-dominant hand. Spin both hands in circles that leave the dominant hand behind the non-dominant hand.
Tradition:
Version 1:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: The back of the non-dominant hand is up. The dominant hand’s wrist touches the skin between the index finger and thumb of the non-dominant hand. Then move both hands downwards in the same formation.
Notes: It also means “habit”.
Version 2:
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 “pass down generations”.
Traffic:
Version 1: Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Orientation: Have the back of both hands up with the fingers pointing outwards. Have the dominant hand in front of the non-dominant hand. Move both hands forward slightly. Notes: Used more for highways. Version 2: Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand’s palm face you and the back of the dominant hand face you. Have the fingers of both hands pointing upwards. Move both hands from side to side asynchronously.
Train: Vehicle
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
H handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the dominant hand and non-dominant hand up. Run the index and middle finger of the dominant hand over the index and middle finger of the non-dominant hand.
Train: 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 “practice” and “rehearse”.
Train gone:
Dominant hand:
L handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
H handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outwards. Place the back of the thumb on top of the non-dominant hand’s fingers. Pull the dominant hand along the non-dominant hand’s fingers and then further outward. Then close the dominant hand’s index finger and thumb together.
Notes: It also means “go away into the distance”. This essentially means that someone does not want to return to a specific location again or does not want to retell the story they were saying.
Trans:
Dominant hand:
Number 5 handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the thumb of your dominant hand against the top of the dominant side of your chest. The fingers of the dominant hand should be pointing upwards. Then, move the hand to the other side of the chest, the index-pinky against each other and the thumb against the other fingers. The side of the pinky should be against the top of the non-dominant side of the chest.
Notes: Can add the sign “man”, “woman”, or “person” after this.
Transfer:
Dominant hand:
Index and middle finger=slightly curled.
Thumb, ring, and pink=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing to the side. Then turn the hand so that the back is up.
Notes: It also means “shift” and “switch”.
Translate:
Dominant hand:
Index and middle finger=slightly curled.
Thumb, ring, and pink=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing to the side. Then turn the hand so that the back is up.
Notes: It also means “switch”.
Transmission: Car transmission
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and separated.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side. The fingers would be pointing to the side if they were fully extended. Have the back of the dominant hand up. The fingers would be pointing to the side if they were fully extended. Then twist the dominant hand from side to side.
Transmission: Infection to one person
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 index finger pointing upwards. Have the back of the dominant hand face you with the fingers pointing upwards. Move the dominant hand to the side towards the non-dominant hand, turn it to the 8 handshape, and place the side of the tip of the index and thumb of the dominant hand against the tip of the index finger of the non-dominant hand.
Transmission: Infection to me
Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the dominant hand face you with the fingers pointing upwards. Move the dominant hand towards your chest, turn it to the 8 handshape, and place the side of the index finger against your chest.
Transmission: Pass from person to person
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and turned downwards.
Thumb=against the tip of the other fingers.
Non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the index finger pointing upwards. Have the palm of the dominant hand up with the fingers pointing to the side. Starting from the non-dominant hand, move the dominant hand outwards. Repeat multiple times.
Transmission: Send electronic signal
Dominant hand:
S handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side. The fingers would be pointing outwards if they were fully extended. Then extend the index finger.
Trauma:
Dominant hand: Index finger=slightly curled. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Run the tip of the index finger horizontally across your forehead, starting from the middle and then going to the dominant side. Notes: It also means “scar”.
Travel:
Dominant hand:
Index and middle finger=curled but not turned downwards and separated.
Thumb, ring, and pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: With the back up or the back of the hand facing you, move the dominant hand in a semicircle like it was traveling the world.
Notes: It also means “trip”.
Treasure:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
C handshape.
Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you. Have the hands underneath your chin. Then change the hand to an S handshape.
Treat everybody to:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and turned downwards.
Thumb=against the tip of the other fingers.
Orientation: Have the palms facing you with the fingers pointing upwards. Move your hand outwards and change into an A handshape. Spread the hands to the respective sides of the chest, showing that you are willing to treat everyone.
Treatment:
Version 1: Help
“Help”.
Version 2: Block
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 “prevent”.
Version 3: Fight Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: S handshape. Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the index fingers pointing upward. Cross both hands to their opposite side of the chest. Stop when the wrists touch each other. Have the dominant hand closer to you. Notes: It also means “fight”.
Version 4: Reduce 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: It also means “reduce”.
Tree:
Dominant hand: Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. Non-dominant hand: B handshape. Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up and the arm horizontally across your chest. Place the elbow of the dominant arm on the non-dominant hand. Then shake the dominant hand side to side.
Trick:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index and pinky=extended.
Thumb, middle, and ring=curled.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Then turn both wrists downward. Have the back of the non-dominant hand face you with the fingers pointing to the side. Have the palm of the dominant hand face you with the fingers pointing to the side.
Trigonometry:
Fingerspell T-R-I-G.
Triplet:
Dominant hand:
Number 3 handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the side of the index finger against the bottom of one cheek and then move the hand to the other cheek with the side of the index finger against it.
Trouble:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointed upward. Have both hands in front of you and at the sides of your head. Move both hands down so that the fingers are pointing to the side. Then repeat the motion.
Truck:
Fingerspell it.
True:
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”, “real”, and “sure”.
Trunk:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
C handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of both hands facing you. The fingers would be pointing up.
Trust:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the palms of both hands face you with the fingers pointing to the side. Have the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand. Pull the hands downward and change into the S handshape. Rest the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand.
Truth:
“True” + “honest”.
Try:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
A, S, or T handshape.
Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you. Then push the hands outward and rotate them so that the back of the hand is up. For inflection, look a little strained as if you were pushing something hard.
TTY: A deaf person calling a hearing person
Dominant hand: X handshape. Non-dominant hand: Index finger=extended. Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the finger pointing to the side. Have the back of the dominant hand facing you. Have the tip of the dominant hand’s index finger against the bottom of the index finger of the non-dominant hand. Move the dominant hand’s index finger off the tip of the index finger of the non-dominant hand.
Tub:
Fingerspell T-U-B.
Tube:
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 “diploma”, “degree”, “pipe”, and “stick”.
Tuesday:
Dominant hand:
T handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palm of the hand face you. Then move your hand in a vertical circle.
Notes: Formally, “Tuesday” is signed with the back facing you. To say “every Tuesday,” move the hand from around the top of your chest (heightwise, not actually touching the chest) to the bottom.
Tumor:
Version 1:
Fingerspell.
Notes: Version 1 is used more than Version 2.
Version 2: Dominant hand: S handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Have the back of the hand up. Expand into an O handshape or a claw to depict the growth.
Turkey:
Dominant hand:
Index finger and thumb=extended and parallel to one another.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand underneath the chin with the thumb and index finger pointing downwards. Then shake the hand back and forth.
Turn: My turn
Dominant hand:
L handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palm up with the index finger pointing to the side. Then, place the palm against your chest with the index finger pointing to the side.
Turn: Your turn
Dominant hand:
L handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back up with the index finger pointing to the side. Then, flip the hand over and move it outwards with the index finger pointing to the side.
Turn: We take turns
Dominant hand:
L handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back up with the index finger pointing to the side. Then, flip the hand over. Repeat that motion 3-4 times.
Turn: We take turns in a circle
Dominant hand:
L handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back up with the index finger pointing to the side. Then, flip the hand over. Repeat that motion 3-4 times as you move your hand to the side.
Turtle:
Dominant hand:
A handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled with the fingers against each other.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up. Then place the dominant hand underneath the non-dominant hand. Then wiggle the dominant hand’s thumb from side to side.
Tux:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
H handshape.
Orientation: Have the arms cross over each other in an X formation. The index and middle fingers of both hands should be pointing over the shoulders.
TV:
Fingerspell it.
Twin:
Dominant hand: V handshape. Non-dominant hand: nothing. Orientation: Place the side of the index finger against the bottom of one cheek and then move the hand to the other cheek with the side of the index finger against it. Notes: It also means “Gemini”.
Twist your torso:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb, index, ring, and pink=extended and separated.
Middle finger=extended and turned downwards.
Orientation: Place the middle finger of each hand against its respective shoulder. Then twist your torso from side to side once.
Type:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and separated.
Orientation: Have the back of both hands up with the fingers pointing outwards (if they were fully extended). Then move all the fingers up and down asynchronously like you were typing on a keyboard.
Tooth:
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 “porcelain”.
Turn over:
Dominant hand and 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 up with the fingers pointing to the side. Run the back of the hand over the palm of the non-dominant hand. Lift the dominant hand, and put it back down on the non-dominant hand with the back of the hand now up.
Notes: Also means “flip over”.
Tofu:
Fingerspell it.
T-shirt:
Version 1:
Dominant hand:
B handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing
Orientation: Place the side of the pinky against the upper portion of the arm where the t-shirt ends.
Version 2:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended
Thumb, middle-pinky=closed
Orientation:
Have the non-dominant hand to the side and the index finger pointed upwards. Have the back of the dominant hand up and the index finger pointed to the side. Tap the palm side of the index finger of the dominant hand against the non-dominant hand’s index finger.
Tent:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb, index, and pinky=extended.
Middle and ring finger=curled.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Have each extended finger touch its counterpart on the other hand. You can leave it like that, or you can pull the hands apart and go into an S handshape.
Notes: The hand formation looks like a tent.
Therapist:
“Help “+ “person”
Two days from today:
Dominant hand:
V handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand up with the back of the middle finger underneath your jawline by your ear. Move the hand up and closer to your mouth while keeping the side of the middle finger against your cheek.
Two days ago:
Dominant hand:
V handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the tip of the index finger by your jawline at the dominant side of your mouth. The middle finger below your chin (not touching your chin though). Then rotate the hand so the back faces you and the middle finger is now pointing upwards. The index finger doesn’t move.
Three days from today:
Dominant hand:
Number 3 handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand up with the back of the middle finger underneath your jawline by your ear. Move the hand up and closer to your mouth while keeping the side of the middle finger against your cheek.
Three days ago:
Dominant hand:
Number 3 handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the tip of the index finger by your jawline at the dominant side of your mouth. The middle finger below your chin (not touching your chin though). Then rotate the hand so the back faces you and the middle finger is now pointing upwards. The index finger doesn’t move.
