fingerspelling

Example Sentences

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When he finished fingerspelling my name, nervous relief flooded his face.

From New York Times • Oct. 5, 2022

“It’s very important for fingerspelling to be clear,” said Rash through a sign language interpreter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2022

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

Many have exclusively communicated by fingerspelling words on their hands over the centuries but it is time consuming and seen as featureless and boring by many deaf people.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2013