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fingerspelling

[fing-ger-spel-ing] / ˈfɪŋ gərˌspɛl ɪŋ /
NOUN
use of hands to spell words in sign language
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“It’s very important for fingerspelling to be clear,” said Rash through a sign language interpreter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2022

I pressed “play” again and watched Will’s careful signing, his fingerspelling, his nervous relief at the end.

From New York Times • Dec. 17, 2021

The company launched fingerspelling mobile app Ace ASL for iOS in April, and for Android earlier this month.

From The Verge • Sep. 21, 2021

I spoke to Richer via email about what she thought of this year’s Oscars, her experience working on The Shape of Water, and that one particularly profane fingerspelling scene.

From Slate • Mar. 12, 2018

But there's a big cultural and political difference between fingerspelling and British Sign Language.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2013




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