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W:

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Index-ring finger=extended, and the fingers are far apart from each other.
Thumb and pinky=curled and touching at the fingertips.
Notes: It pretty much makes a W formation.

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Wait:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have both hands palms up. Have the non-dominant hand farther in front of the dominant hand. Then wiggle the index-pinky on both hands.
Notes: If you wanted to show that you had to wait for a long time, then move both hands together in a circle as well.

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Waiter/waitress:

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Version 1:
“Serve” + “person”.  
Version 2: 
Dominant hand: 
B handshape. 
Non-dominant hand: nothing. 
Orientation: Have the palm of the hands up with the fingers pointing behind you. Have the hand above your shoulder. Spin it in circles. 
Notes: Like the waiter/waitress is holding up a plate of food. 
Version 3: 
Dominant hand: 
Index and pinky=extended. 
Thumb, middle, and ring=curled. 
Non-dominant hand: nothing. 
Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the hand above your shoulder. Spin it in circles.
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Wake up:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb and index finger=extended with the tips touching each other.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the index and thumb near your eyes (which may be closed). Then, open your eyes and extend the index and thumb away from each other.

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Walk:

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Version 1:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: 
B handshape. 
Orientation: Have the hands in front of you with the backs up. Then shuffle the hands forward and back as if they were feet that were walking. 
Version 2: 
Dominant hand: 
V handshape. 
Non-dominant hand: nothing. 
Orientation: Move the index and middle finger back and forth as if it were a person’s legs moving.
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Wall:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the hands facing you. Have the hands touch at the side of the index finger. Then move both hands to the side and away from each other.

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Wallet:

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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. Place the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand so that the fingers line up. Then lift the back of the dominant hand off the non-dominant hand (keep the fingertips of the dominant hand against the non-dominant hand). Then put the dominant hand back over the non-dominant hand. Repeat that motion 2-3 times.

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Want:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands in front of you, palms up and the fingers pointing outward. Then slightly curl in the fingers as you bring the hands towards you.

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Warn:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of both hands up. Have the non-dominant hand pointing to the side and the fingers on the dominant hand pointing outwards. Slap the palm of the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand once.

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Warm:

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Dominant hand:
O handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the hand by the nose and mouth and then move the hand away. Then extend the fingers with the palm facing up.

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Wash: General

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
A handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand palm up and the back of the dominant hand up. Have the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. Then rub the dominant hand over the non-dominant hand in a circle.

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Wash: Wash dishes

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand palm up and the back of the dominant hand up. Have the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. Then rub the dominant hand over the non-dominant hand in a circle. Then do the sign for “dish”.
Notes: The sign for “dish” does not have to be done in this version.

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Washing machine:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=slightly curled.
Thumb=extended.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand palm up and the back of the dominant hand up. In front of you, place the hands at an angle (around 45 degrees) with some space between them. They are not right in front of you straight up and down. Slightly rotate both hands twice.

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Washington:

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Dominant hand:
W handshape.
Orientation: With the palm facing you move your hand from your shoulder outwards.

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Watch: Watch casually

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Dominant hand:
Thumb=extended.
Index=slightly curled.
Middle-pinky=extended.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palm of the dominant hand face you. Hold up the hand in front of your face.
Notes: Imagine you are holding your phone and watching something on there in front of you.

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Watch: Actively look at

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Dominant hand:
V handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the index and middle finger point away from you with the back of the dominant hand up.
Notes: It is like you are pointing at something you are watching.

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Water:

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Dominant hand:
W handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the side of the index finger touch the side of your mouth.

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Water fountain:

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Step 1:
“Water”.

Step 2:
Dominant hand:
Index finger=curled but not turned downwards.
Thumb=on top of the side of the index finger.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand up with the finger pointing to the side. Then turn the hand so that the palm faces you.

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Watermelon:

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“Water” + “melon” with just one flick.

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War:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended, separated, and turned downwards.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing to the side. Move both hands back and forth, moving to each side and then coming closer together again.

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We:

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Version 1: 
Dominant hand: 
Index finger=extended. 
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. 
Non-dominant hand: nothing. 
Orientation: The dominant hand’s index finger touches the top of one side of your chest and moves to the other side. 
Version 2:
Dominant hand: 
K handshape. 
Non-dominant hand: nothing. 
Orientation: The palm faces you. Then shake the hand back and forth between you and the other person twice.
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Weak:

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Dominant hand: 
V handshape. 
Non-dominant hand: 
B handshape. 
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up. Place the fingers of the dominant hand on the non-dominant hand’s palm. Then slightly curl the fingers of the dominant hand like they are too weak to stay extended. Do that motion 2-3 times.
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Wear:

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Version 1:
“Use” sign.
Version 2:
“Clothes” sign.

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Wear out:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have the palms of the hands facing you and closer to the bottom of your chest. Have the knuckles of the hands against each other. Then turn the hands so that the palms face upward. Also, extend the fingers of both hands.
Notes: It also means “burnout” and “fall apart”.

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Weather:

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Version 1:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
W handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand face you. Then shake the hand from side to side as the hand moves down your chest.
Note: It can be done with one or two hands.
Version 2:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
W handshape.
Orientation: Have the hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Then rotate the hands back and forth asynchronously.

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Webcam:

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Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Non-dominant hand:
Index=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the index finger pointing upwards. Place the index finger of the non-dominant hand below the wrist of the dominant hand. Have the dominant hand palm face you. Then shake the dominant hand back and forth slightly.
Notes: It’s like “video” but with the palm facing you.

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Website:

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Dominant hand:
W handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the dominant hand face up. Then move the hand up and down slightly and move it to the side and do it again.

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Wedding:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the backs of both hands up with the fingers pointing outwards. Slide the dominant hand underneath the non-dominant hand.
Notes: This specifically means ‘to wed’.

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Wednesday:

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Dominant hand:
W handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palm face you and then move it in a vertical circle.
Notes: Formally, “Wednesday” is signed with the back facing you. Do not do a full rotation like you would for the sign 16. To say “every Wednesday”, move the hand from around the top of your chest (heightwise, not actually touching the chest) to the bottom.

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Week:

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Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Thumb=extended and against the side of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand palm up. Then slide the palm side of the dominant hand against the non-dominant hand from the wrist to the fingertips.
Notes: If you want to specify a certain number of weeks, you can do that number sign on the dominant hand and then do the rest of the sign as usual. For ten and above, do the number sign first and then do the rest of the sign as usual. To say “every week”, repeat the sign 2-3 times.

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Weekend:

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Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Thumb=extended and against the side of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outward. Then, slide the side of the pinky of the dominant hand against the side of the index finger of the non-dominant hand. Have the dominant hand fall off the non-dominant hand, changing into a B handshape with the palm facing you.

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Weekly:

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Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Thumb=extended and against the side of the index finger.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand palm up. Then slide the palm side of the dominant hand against the non-dominant hand from the wrist to the fingertips. Then do that motion 1-2 more times.

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Weigh:

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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 “pound”.

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Weird:

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Dominant hand:
W handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the side of the index finger face you near your cheek. Move the hand across your face, turning the hand downwards and slightly curling the index-ring fingers.

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Welcome:

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Version 1: 
Dominant hand: 
B handshape. 
Non-dominant hand: nothing. 
Orientation: Have the hand palm up in front of you. Then pull the hand towards you. 
Notes: It also means “invite” and “hire”. 
Version 2: 
Dominant hand: 
Relaxed. 
Non-dominant hand: nothing. 
Orientation: Have the back up with the fingers pointing to the side. Move the hand outwards, turn the hand, so the palm faces you. Then move the hand downward. Finally, turn the hand so that the palm is up. 
Notes: Used for ‘you’re welcome’.
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Weld:

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Dominant hand: 
L handshape. 
Non-dominant hand: 
B handshape. 
Orientation: Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing outward. Move the dominant hand over the non-dominant hand from the wrist to the fingertips.  The dominant hand floats above the non-dominant hand, and it does not touch it.
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Welfare:

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Version 1:
Dominant hand:
Index finger=curled and not turned downwards.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Thumb=extended.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palm face you (the fingers would be pointing to the side if they were extended). Have the hand up near your head. Move the hand downward and change into an S handshape.
Notes: It also means “supplemental security income (SSI)” and “subscribe”.

Version 2:
Dominant hand: 
W handshape. 
Non-dominant hand: 
B handshape. 
Orientation: The non-dominant hand is palm up with the fingers pointing outward and the dominant hand resting on top of it. The fingers of the dominant hand should be pointing to the side. Tap the dominant hand against the non-dominant hand two times.
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West:

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Dominant hand:
W handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand face you. Then move the hand to the left.

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Wet:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have the palm of the fingers of the dominant hand against your chin. Then move it in position with the non-dominant hand. Have the palm of both hands up. Bring the hands downward, bring the fingers against each other, have the fingers point upwards, and have the thumb touch the other fingertips.

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Wet wipes:

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Step 1: Wet
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand: 
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated. 
Orientation: Have the palm of both hands up. Bring the hands downward, bring the fingers against each other, have the fingers point upwards, and have the thumb touch the other fingertips.  
Step 2: Wipe
Dominant hand: 
B handshape. 
Non-dominant hand:
A handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the thumb pointing upwards. Place the dominant hand beneath the non-dominant hand. Run the dominant hand along the bottom of the non-dominant hand and then turn into the A handshape.
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What:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Both hands palms up and move side to side a little.
Notes: Usually doesn’t need a sign, just brows down.

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What do:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index and thumb=extended and parallel to each other.
Middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the palm of the hands up with the index finger and thumb pointing upwards. Furrow your eyebrows and have the tips of the index and thumb touch twice.

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What does that mean:

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Dominant hand: 
V handshape. 
Non-dominant hand: 
B handshape. 
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers facing outward. Then have the index and middle finger of the dominant hand on the non-dominant hand’s palm but perpendicular to the non-dominant hand’s fingers. Then move the index and middle fingers of the dominant hand so that they are parallel to the non-dominant hand’s fingers. Have the eyebrows furrowed as you do this sign.
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What kind:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
K handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the dominant hand and non-dominant hand face you. Move the dominant hand in a circle and have it rest on top of the non-dominant hand. Have your eyebrows furrowed as well.
Notes: This is similar to the year sign but with two K handshapes instead. This sign can also be used for questions asking “what type” or “what style”.

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What that:

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Dominant hand:
W handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palm up. Fingerspell W-A-T and then do the “that” sign.

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What’s up:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb, index, ring, and pinky=extended and separated.
Middle finger=extended and turned downwards.
Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you. Run the tip of the middle finger against the sides of your chest and then off when they reach the shoulders.

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When:

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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 index finger pointing upwards. Have the back of the dominant hand up with the fingers pointing to the side. The dominant hand’s index finger goes in a circle around the non-dominant hand’s index finger, and in the end, the two index fingers touch.
Notes: Includes furrowed eyebrows.

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Where:

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Dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand face you and wiggle the index finger side to side twice.
Notes: Have eyebrows furrowed down, and do not shake your head as you do this.

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Which:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled.
Thumb=extended.
Orientation: Have the palms of both hands up. Then move the hands up and down asynchronously.

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While:

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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 “parallel”.

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White:

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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.

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Who:

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Dominant hand: 
Index finger=slightly curled. 
Middle-pinky=curled. 
Thumb=extended. 
Non-dominant hand: nothing. 
Orientation: Have the thumb against the chin and wiggle the slightly curled index finger up and down twice. 
Notes: Have eyebrows furrowed down.
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Whole:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palm of the dominant and non-dominant hand face you. Have the dominant hand go in a circle and then have the back of it rest against the palm of the non-dominant hand.
Notes: It also means “all” and “complete”.

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Why:

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Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the tips of the fingers against your forehead. Then take it away and change it into a Y handshape. Make sure the palm faces you.
In version 2, only the middle finger moves downward, and the other fingers stay extended. You then wiggle the downward middle finger twice.
Notes: Version 1 is hard for me since my ring finger won’t curl in if the pinky doesn’t. Furrow eyebrows for this. If you do this sign with raised eyebrows, you are asking a rhetorical question.

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Why not:

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Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the hand by your cheek. Move the hand to the front of the front with the index-pinky curled with the thumb extended.
Notes: This is a co-articulation between “why” and “not”.

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Wife:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=slightly curled.
Orientation: Put the side of the dominant hand’s index finger against your chin. Have the palm of the non-dominant hand up. Then clasp the dominant over the non-dominant hand and have the fingers curl in on the hands.

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Will:

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Dominant hand:
B handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upward. Then move the arm downward and have the fingers point outward.

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Willing:

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Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=extended and against each other.
Thumb=extended and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Place the palm against the middle of your chest. Then move the hand outward and turn it so that the palm is up and the fingers are pointing to the side.

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Win:

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Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand, and dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outward (if they were fully extended). Have the dominant hand brush over the non-dominant hand, go upwards, and turn into a fist.
Notes: It’s like you are going in for the win.

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Wind:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointed outwards. Then move both hands side to side.
Notes: How hard and fast you move the hands indicates how fast the wind is.

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Window:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you with the fingers pointing to the side. Place the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. Then move the dominant hand up and down like you were opening a window.
Notes: To say “open window”, move the dominant hand up without putting it back down immediately. To say “close window”, you start with the dominant hand above the non-dominant hand and then move it on top of the non-dominant hand.

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Windshield wipers:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Index finger=extended.
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled.
Orientation: Have the back of both hands face you with the fingers pointing upwards. Then, together, rotate both hands from side to side.

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Wine:

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Dominant hand:
W handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palm face you. Spin the hand in circles by your cheek.

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Winter:

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Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have both elbows bent and the hands slightly shake in place as if they were freezing from the cold.
Notes: Another version is to have the W handshape with both hands and with the same orientation. It also means “cold”.

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Wish:

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Dominant hand: 
C handshape. 
Non-dominant hand: nothing. 
Orientation: Have the palm face you. Place your hand in the middle of your chest and move the hand downwards.
Notes: It also means “hungry”.
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With:

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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 the curled fingers.
Notes: Make sure the thumb can be seen on top of the curled fingers.

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Withdrew:

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Dominant hand:
W handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
D handshape.
Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Move the hand towards you and then change to a D handshape.
Notes: Use “withdrew” instead of “quit” in financial contexts.

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Without:

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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 pull the hands apart and extend and separate the fingers.
Notes: Make sure the thumb can be seen on top of the curled fingers

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Wolf:

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Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palm face you with the fingers pointing upward. Place the hand in front of your face. Then, move the hand outward while moving the index-pinky fingers together, moving the downward and resting on the thumb.

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Woman:

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Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: The dominant hand’s thumb touches the chin and then moves to the middle of the top of the chest.

71
Q

Wonderful:

A

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the backs of the hands face you. Place the hands at each side of your head and move them back and forth a little bit.

72
Q

Won’t:

A 
Dominant hand:
Index-pinky=curled. 
Thumb=extended. 
Non-dominant hand: nothing. 
Orientation: Have the hand turned to the side in front of you with the thumb pointing up. Move the hand to the shoulder, turning the hand so that the thumb now points behind you. Shake your head no as you do this.
73
Q

Wood:

A

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing to the side. Have the dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outwards. Rub the side of the pinky on the dominant hand over the back of the non-dominant hand.

74
Q

Word:

A

Dominant hand:
Thumb and index finger=extended, separated, and parallel to each other.
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 upwards. Tap the tip of the index and thumb of the dominant hand against the index finger of the non-dominant hand.

75
Q

Work:

A

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: The back of the non-dominant hand is up. The wrist of the dominant hand touches the side of the index finger of the non-dominant hand. Tap the dominant hand against the non-dominant hand twice.

76
Q

Workaholic:

A

Step 1:
“Work”.

Step 2: 
Dominant hand: 
X handshape. 
Non-dominant hand: nothing. 
Orientation: Place the top of the finger against the side of your mouth. Move your hand and head to the side.
77
Q

Worker:

A

“Work” + “person” sign.

Notes: It also means “employee”.

78
Q

World:

A

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
W handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing outward. Place the dominant hand on top of the non-dominant hand. Spin both hands in circles over each other and end in the starting position.

79
Q

Worldwide:

A

Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: With the back of the hand up and the fingers pointing outwards, sweep the hand from one side to the other.
Notes: It also means “all-over”, “everybody”, and “everything”.

80
Q

Worry:

A

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Place both hands at the side of your head with the palms facing outward. Then spin both hands in circles. Have a worried look on your face for inflection.

81
Q

Worse:

A

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
K handshapes.
Orientation: Have the palms of the hands face you. Run the hands past each other as both hands move across your chest.
Notes: It also means “more-so” and “times”.

82
Q

Worth:

A

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
F handshape.
Orientation: Have the tips of the thumbs touch. Tap them against each other.
Notes: It also means “value”.

83
Q

Worthless:

A

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
F handshape.
Orientation: Have the tips of the thumbs touch. Then separate the hands, move them to the side, turn the back of the hands up, extend, and separate all the fingers.

84
Q

Wow:

A

Dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separated.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the back of the hand up. Then loosely shake the hand in front of you twice.

85
Q

Wrench:

A 
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.
86
Q

Wrestle:

A

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Thumb-pinky=extended and separate.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the fingers pointing upwards. Interlock the hand but keep the fingers straight. Turn the wrists downwards so that the fingers point outwards. Repeat this motion twice.

87
Q

Wristwatch:

A 
Dominant hand: 
F handshape. 
Non-dominant hand: 
B handshape. 
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up. Place the circle of the dominant hand’s index and thumb on the non-dominant hand’s wrist like where a watch face would be.
88
Q

Write:

A

Dominant hand:
Index finger=curled but turned upwards.
Thumb,middle-pinky=curled.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outwards. Have the back of the fingers of the dominant hand against the non-dominant palm. Then move the dominant hand side to side like you are writing.
Notes: You can say “write on board” using the dominant hand formation to write in the air in front of you like you were writing on a board. For “writing a script”, you move the dominant hand from the top of the palm near the thumb down to the side of the pinky.

89
Q

Wrong:

A

Dominant hand:
Y handshape.
Non-dominant hand: nothing.
Orientation: Have the palm face you. Then put your hand underneath your chin.

90
Q

Wrote:

A 
Dominant hand: 
Index finger=curled but turned upwards. 
Thumb, middle-pinky=curled. 
Non-dominant hand: 
B handshape. 
Orientation: Have the non-dominant hand turned to the side with the fingers pointing outwards. Have the back of the fingers of the dominant hand against the middle of the non-dominant palm. Move the hand down in one quick motion down the middle of the non-dominant hand’s palm. 
Notes: It also means “scripted”.
91
Q

Whale:

A

Version 1:
Dominant hand:
Y handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing to the side. Lay out the non-dominant arm in front of you. Have the back of your dominant hand up. The fingers would be pointing to the side if they were fully extended. Place the dominant hand on the outside of the non-dominant arm. Jerk the dominant hand up and down.
Notes: Resembles a whale popping out of the water.

Version 2:
Dominant hand:
Y handshape.
Non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back of the non-dominant hand up with the fingers pointing to the side. Lay out the non-dominant arm in front of you. Have the palm of your dominant hand facing you. Move the hand toward the non-dominant arm’s elbow and move the hand up and down like a whale popping out of the water.

92
Q

Wheat:

A

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
B handshape.
Orientation: Have the back 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.
Notes: The motion is like you are cutting down heads of wheat.

93
Q

Wheelchair:

A

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands at both hands on the sides of the chest about halfway down. Move both hands outward and uncurl the hands. Repeat the motion.
Notes: If like you are running your hands alongside the rails of the wheelchair.

94
Q

Wheel:

A

Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
Number 1 handshape.
Orientation: Have both hands turned to the side with the hands at the opposite sides of the chest. The index fingers should be pointing toward each other. Spin both hands in a vertical circle.

95
Q

Wheelchair: Electric

A

“Electric” + “wheel”.

96
Q

Workshop:

A

Step 1:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
W handshape.
Orientation: Have the backs of both hands face you with the fingers pointing upwards. Have the sides of the hands touch each other.

Step 2:
Dominant hand and non-dominant hand:
S handshape.
Orientation: Change both hands to S handshapes and turn them so the palms face you now.

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