Mrs.+Commean's+Dictionary+Project+(ASL+section+1)

flat =About our Dictionary= As you update your vocab/sign chart in each unit, help the class build a sign language dictionary. Since ASL is an iconic language with no writing system, we must consider describing the signs in terms of five parameters and keywords. Our dictionary format uses a same format as your chart. So come often and contribute to our dictionary!

=How to edit ( Note that there are several categories for the signs. Check the table of content above.)= Getting Started How to add a row to the table Need Help? = = =Verbs= 1. hand shape 2. orientation 3. location 4. movement 5. non-manual expression || key word/ other description ||
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 * word/concept || five parameters of ASL
 * To go || Use both hands with both pointer fingers out and push in front with a curve at top. ||  ||
 * Listen || Make the 3 shape will all 3 fingers bent at your ear with you palm forward. ||  ||
 * draw || The I-handshape is used to draw a zig-zag line down the palm. ||  ||
 * wash || One A-handshape moves in circle over the other A-handshape in a gesture that represent washing something. ||  ||
 * Finish || Hold hands up palms facing you then flick them away from you. ||  ||
 * Learn || The movement of the hands shows knowledge being taken from a book and placed in the brain. ||  ||
 * Jump || Left hand is open with the palm up. The right hand makes a peace sign downwards and makes the motion of two legs jumping. ||  ||
 * Wait || Left hand open palm up across your chest, right hand at face level and wiggle fingers ||  ||
 * Feel || Left hand palm facing chest, middle finger points to self and move up ||  ||
 * Hearing || Rolling your finger in front of your mouth as in speech ||  ||
 * Deaf

Need

Think || The side of the index finger is place across the mouth and then the ear to show that a person cannot hear.

1 index finger in the shape of a claw and move it up and down

The index finger touches the forehead which is the location of the mind. ||

Dinosaur claw/finger laug7677

Thought-laug7677 ||
 * Play || The y- handshapes are shook ||  ||
 * Walk || The V-handshape is held so that the index and middle fingers are pointing down; the hand moves forward while the fingers mimic the action of legs walking ||  ||
 * Have || Bring fists towards chest ||  ||
 * Dream || Make Inchworm sign from forehead. ||  ||
 * Love || Cross both hands over your heart. (middle of your chest) You hands may be closed or open, but the palm side should face toward you. ||  ||
 * Run || Both hands are "L" shapes, palms down. Hands touch the tips of the thumb and then hands move forward as the index fingers flex twice. ||  ||
 * Prefer || The middle finger "jabs" into the chin (gently) it doesn't stroke the chin. It pokes (jabs) twice similar to the motion of tapping the spacebar on a computer. ||  ||
 * Scream

Study

Bring || hold open hand to mouth, pull hand back and open mouth as if you were screaming

Hold one hand out like a book, take the other hand and wiggle your fingers back and forth to the open hand

take both hands open and move them from left to right at chest level ||  || BACK TO TOP

=Adjectives= 1. hand shape 2. orientation 3. location 4. movement 5. non-manual expression || key word/ other description ||
 * word/concept || five parameters of ASL
 * Nice || Put one hand on top of the other (so palm to palm) and rub the top one forward || As if you're cleaning off your bottom palm. ||
 * Cool || Pinch the index finger and thumb together, place to the side of the mouth, then twist. ||  ||
 * Awesome || Pinch the index finger and thumb together, place to the side of the mouth then twist. ||  ||
 * Name || The U shapes form an X ||  ||
 * Tall || Place your right index finger on the palm of your left hand and moving the finger upward a few inches ||  ||
 * Big || The hands expand to show something is large ||  ||
 * Small || The hands indicate that something is small ||  ||
 * Little || The hands indicate tht something is small ||  ||
 * Smart || The index finger touches the forehead and moves forward to represent that a person is thinking straight ||  ||
 * Kind || The K-handshape circles one another ||  ||
 * Noisy

Fast || Pointing to your ear and then shaking your hands a couple of times

Two fists, move them both toward your body then push forward and put up both thumbs. ||

Fists then thumbs up. laug7677 ||
 * Funny || Bring one hand up to nose, make a fist and stick your index finger out, brush off nose twice || Don't actually touch your nose ||
 * Crazy || Point an index finger at the side of your head and draw a couple of circles ||  ||
 * Shy

Thank you || Use a "shy" facial expression, bend your hand by your jaw and twist your hand against cheek

The hand moves out and down, starting by the mouth. ||

Like going for a hand shake - laug7677 ||
 * Cute || Bring pointer and middle finger together, swipe downward on chin ||  ||
 * Perfect || Make P's with both hands and circle the top hand then touch middle fingers ||  ||
 * Fat || Both hands make a claw. Fill cheeks with air, puff them out. Move "claws" in then out by your cheeks. Move them out when you puff your cheeks. ||  ||
 * Great || Both hands a held flat in front of you and move up together in front of chest. || Like high fiving with both hands. ||
 * Bad || Touch chin then slap into other hand. ||  ||
 * Better || The hand starts with the fingers of the right covering the mouth. The hand then moves to the side and closes with the thumb pointing up. ||  ||
 * Young || Brush the fingertips of bent "B" hands upward on (or slightly in front of) your chest twice ||  ||
 * Well || The hands grab strength from the body and holds it forth in a gesture to indicate that a person is strong and brave. ||  ||
 * Fine || The thumb touches or taps the middle of the chest with fingers extended. ||  ||
 * Thank-You

Skinny || The hand moves out and down. The sign is similar to blowing someone a kiss.

take your pinkies and touch them together vertically and pull them apart ||  || BACK TO TOP

=Family= 1. hand shape 2. orientation 3. location 4. movement 5. non-manual expression || key word/ other description ||
 * word/concept || five parameters of ASL
 * Baby || Use both arms as if you were rocking a baby ||  ||
 * Mom || Put your thumb between chin & cheek and wave with the other 4 fingers ||  ||
 * Dad || Put your thumb on the side of your forehead and wave with the other 4 finger || Same as "mom" just on forehead ||
 * Stepmother || Take an "L" shape, put thumb on chin then bend your index finger from the "L". Bend, then straighten a few times. || similar to stepfather ||
 * Daughter || The sign girl (The A shape stokes the chin) and the sign Baby (Holding a baby) are combined. ||  ||
 * Family || The F-handshapes start in front of the body then each one moves in a half-circle forward. ||  ||
 * Son || The signs boy and baby are combined. ||  ||
 * Grandpa || The sign father is moved outward in a small circular movement ||  ||
 * Grandma || The sign mother is moved outward in a small circular movement ||  ||
 * Aunt || The A-handshape circles by the chin ||  ||
 * Uncle || The U-handshape is circled by the side of the forehead. ||  ||
 * Cousin || The C-handshape is shook from side to side by the side of the head. ||  ||
 * Husband || The sign boy and Marry are combined ||  ||
 * Wife

Person || The sign Girl and Marry are combined

The P-hand shape (both hands) moves down the sides of the body. ||

Pushing down the P-shape. laug7677 || BACK TO TOP =Food/Drink= 1. hand shape 2. orientation 3. location 4. movement 5. non-manual expression || key word/ other description || BACK TO TOP =Clothes= 1. hand shape 2. orientation 3. location 4. movement 5. non-manual expression || key word/ other description || BACK TO TOP =Colors= 1. hand shape 2. orientation 3. location 4. movement 5. non-manual expression || key word/ other description || BACK TO TOP =Health/Feelings= 1. hand shape 2. orientation 3. location 4. movement 5. non-manual expression || key word/ other description || BACK TO TOP
 * Sister || Bring one fist up to chin, put pointer finger out, bring it towards other fist with pointer finger out || other fist is at your ab area ||
 * Girl || Brush thumb against chin ||  ||
 * Stepfather || Take an "L" shape, put thumb on forehead then bend your index finger from the "L". Bend, then straighten a few times. || similar to stepmother ||
 * Family || To sign "family" form "F" hands and use the hands to trace the shape of a circle. As representing a family sitting around a dinner table. ||  ||
 * Parents || Combine the signs "mom" and "dad" quickly as if doing one sign. The thumb can either touch your chin or forehead or simpily place your hand near each surface without actually touching. ||  ||
 * word/concept || five parameters of ASL
 * Water || The index finger (of the w-handshape) taps the mouth. ||  ||
 * Candy || The fingertips of the U-handshape brush several times against the chin. The thumb is extended. ||  ||
 * Burger || The movement of the hands represents making a hamburger paddy. ||  ||
 * Pizza || The fingertips are curved and moved downward in a zig-zag. || Zig-zag ||
 * Cake || The upward movement of the hand represents a cake rising in the oven. ||  ||
 * Chocolate || The C-handshape circles on the back of the wrist. ||  ||
 * Spaghetti || Take both your pinkies at chest level, and swirl them away from each other like noodles. ||  ||
 * Pie || Make a cutting movement with one hand slicing the other, twice. ||  ||
 * Cookie || Left hand flat, bend fingers on right hand, touch finger tips to left and twist to make a circular motion. ||  ||
 * Hot Dog || Start with both of your palms facing down forming the letter "C". While moving your hands outward, change the sign to "S", then back to "C" and "S" again. ||  ||
 * Ketchup || This is the way KETCHUP is typically signed. The K-handshape is moved up and down two or more times. ||  ||
 * Egg || The H-handshapes are crossed; they move downwards and to the side to represent an egg cracking open. ||  ||
 * Bacon || First and seconds fingers of each hand touching each other in front of chest then flowing away. ||  ||
 * Salad || Imagine yourself tossing a salad ||  ||
 * word/concept || five parameters of ASL
 * Shirt || The thumb and index finger pinch then shake the shirt. (At your chest level) ||  ||
 * Scarf || Take both hands like your putting on a scarf ||  ||
 * Shoes || Make two fists side by side so thumbs are closets and touch them together twice ||  ||
 * Socks || Take both your pointer fingers and face them down (like pointing at your socks/shoes), then move them up and down. Have them close enough that your fingers will rub while moving them up and down. ||  ||
 * Pants || take both hands so that your palms are about six inches apart and while doing that point down both legs ||  ||
 * Bra || Fingerspell B-R-A then make a stripe across chest ||  ||
 * Pants || Place both of your hands in an open position just below your waist. Bring both hands up to your waist. As your hands come up, bend your knuckles and curl your fingers up a bit. ||  ||
 * Underwear || make the shape of underwear with index finger and thumb, start fingers at "L" shape, close to make a "G" shape ||  ||
 * Tank Top || take middle and index fingers, trace them vertically, like tracing the straps of a tank top ||  ||
 * word/concept || five parameters of ASL
 * Red || Stroke you lips one time with the tip of your index finger. ||  ||
 * Green || Make the g shape and shake your hand twice. ||  ||
 * Purple || Make the letter "p" shape and shake your hand twice ||  ||
 * Blue || Make the letter "b" shape and shake your hand twice ||  ||
 * Yellow || Make "Y" shape and twist your hand. ||  ||
 * Orange || Make a clinching fist twice in front of the mouth. ||  ||
 * Brown || Make the letter "b" with your right hand. put it up next to your right cheek and slide it down the side of your face. Index finger should be touching your face. ||  ||
 * White || Put a hand over your heart and pull it way having your fingers come together ||  ||
 * Pink || do handshape P and brush down your chin ||  ||
 * Black || Your index finger moves across the forehead. ||  ||
 * Maroon || Spell out M-A-R-O-O-N ||  ||
 * word/concept || five parameters of ASL
 * Sad || Put both hands in front of your face (palms facing the face) and bring them down || Like how tears fall down the face ||
 * Happy || Use right hand to brush finger tips on chest by heart and turn palm towards your face. ||  ||
 * Health || Use both index and middle finger and touch both shoulders and then both sides of your waist. ||  ||
 * Mad || Have an open hand (palm facing you) to your face, then bend all your fingers. || Like a scrunched up face when a person gets mad ||
 * Medical || The fingers of one hand touches the pulse of the other to indicate the medical procedure for checking the heart beat of a person. || Taking blood pressure- laug7677 ||
 * Silly || make the letter Y hand shape and shake it in front of your face. your thumb should be pointing at your nose ||  ||
 * Excited || with bent middle fingers, make alternating circles away from your chest ||  ||
 * Confused || Move your wrists from one side to the other ||  ||
 * Angry || By forming "claw" hands and placing your fingers against your stomach. Pull both hands forcefully up and outward. ||  ||
 * Hurt || Extend the index fingers of both hands. Bring the fingers toward each other twice using a jabbing movement. ||  ||
 * Sick || Hold modified five hands (with the middle finger bent at the large knuckle) a few inches from the forehead and stomach. Then bring both hands inward to contract the body. ||  ||

Animals
1. hand shape 2. orientation 3. location 4. movement 5. non-manual expression || key word/ other description || BACK TO TOP =Weather= 1. hand shape 2. orientation 3. location 4. movement 5. non-manual expression || key word/ other description || BACK TO TOP =Places= 1. hand shape 2. orientation 3. location 4. movement 5. non-manual expression || key word/ other description || BACK TO TOP =Time= 1. hand shape 2. orientation 3. location 4. movement 5. non-manual expression || key word/ other description || BACK TO TOP =Idioms=
 * word/concept || five parameters of ASL
 * Cat || The handshape of the letter F (just one hand) looks like it's pulling out whiskers. ||  ||
 * Dog || Pat the leg then snap your finger. ||  ||
 * Giraffe || Sign the letter G starting at your neck then move your hand up, while keeping the sign G || to represent the long neck ||
 * Bird || The G-handshape is held horizontally in front of the mouth. The index finger and the tumb of the G-handshape tap each other ||  ||
 * skunk || make the letter k and start at your nose and pull it to the back of your head on the top. ||  ||
 * Fish || with both hands open and fingers closed place one hand at the bottom of your palm and shake the other like a swimming fish. ||  ||
 * Deer || Put spread hands to your head like antlers and then pull them away. || Antlers. ||
 * Monkey || Act like one, scratch your sides twice. ||  ||
 * Monkey || Act like one, scratch your sides twice. ||  ||
 * word/concept || five parameters of ASL
 * Rainy || make rain droplets with your fingers || Jessibeaar16 ||
 * Sunshine || make the letter O above your head and then pop it open with your fingers pointing down ||  ||
 * Cloudy || use both hands to form a cloud shape, they should be parallel, move them around in circles ||  ||
 * storm || almost the exact same as cloudy, but move your hands more quickly ||  ||
 * Summer || take the letter X and wipe it across your forehead ||  ||
 * Snow || wiggle your fingers and move your hands down as you are doing this. ||  ||
 * hot || make your hand like a claw and put it by your mouth then pull away like the sign for "bad" ||  ||
 * word/concept || five parameters of ASL
 * house || The hands outline the roof and sides of a house. ||  ||
 * School || The hands clap twice to represent a teacher trying to get the attention of the class ||  ||
 * Store || Both hands are in the shape of a flattened O-handshape With the fingertips pointing downward, the hands shake bath and forth ||  ||
 * Restaurant || Sign the letter "R" and touch it from one side of your mouth to the other ||  ||
 * Hotel || Sign the letter "H" with your dominate hand then set it on top of your index finger on your other hand, making a flag, then wave the "H" ||  ||
 * Gas Station || Take your thumb on one hand and a fist in the other and put your thumb into your fist like you are filling up your gas tank, then sign "house" ||  ||
 * High School || Make an "H" and change it to an "S" that is facing your body and is sideways ||  ||
 * Movie || Make a limp hand and and then make a waving motion on the limp hand. || Waving. ||
 * carnival || take the middle and index fingers of both hands and make a clawing motion up and down ||  ||
 * word/concept || five parameters of ASL
 * Time || The index finger taps the back of the wrist to indicate the watch. ||  ||
 * Minute || Take your index finger and hold it up to your other hands palm (index finger pointing up) then move your index finger back and forth ||  ||
 * Hour || The movement of the "minute hand" of a clock going around one time. The right hand is the "minute" hand. The left hand is the face of the clock. ||  ||
 * afternoon || left hand lays flat and the right arm rests on the left hand and moves down like a sun setting. ||  ||
 * morning || left hand rests in right elbow, then right arm rises up like a sun rising ||  ||
 * night || left hand lays flat and right hand moves over left hand and tucks under left hand. ||  ||

1. hand shape 2. orientation 3. location 4. movement 5. non-manual expression || key word/ other description || BACK TO TOP =Other=
 * word/concept || five parameters of ASL

1. hand shape 2. orientation 3. location 4. movement 5. non-manual expression || key word/ other description ||
 * word/concept || five parameters of ASL
 * summer || The index finger slides across the forehead and bends to represent wiping sweat away from the forehead. ||  ||
 * Ballet || Make a n upside down letter "v" and swing it side to side several times over your other hand that is palm up ||  ||
 * Canada || The sign for Canada is they way a person would hitch hike ||  ||
 * Puppet || Make crab like hands on each side of your head twice ||  ||
 * Acorn || make a fist with the thumb sticking out and rub your thumb agents your two front teeth twice. ||  ||
 * airplane || make the I-Love-You non ASL sign and have the fingers folded over face the ground and move it acrost your chest. ||  ||
 * Wristwatch || The F-handshape is placed on top of the wrist to indicate the shape of a wristwatch. ||  ||
 * Battery || The knuckles of the X-handshapes tap one another and represent two electrical wires being joined. ||  ||
 * shoot || you do the sign for 21 and bebd your thumb once ||  ||
 * shudder || with your hands slightly open place your plams over your heart ||  ||
 * Bee || Make an Ok sign and then sting your face with it then swat away like swating a bug. || Swatting ||
 * Canoe || Make a rowing motion to right then left then right then left again ||  ||
 * Train || Both hands are in "H" handshapes. The left hand stays stationary and represents the train tracks. The right one moves forward and back along the tracks. ||  ||
 * Necklace || Just use your fingers to trace the location of the necklace. ||  ||
 * Dentist || Tap teeth then make body sign. ||  ||
 * Dice || Shaking hand as if shaking dice ||  ||
 * Technology || The middle finger touches the edge of the hand. ||  ||