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fingerspelling

fin·ger·spell·ing
F f

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fing-ger-spel-ing]
    • /ˈfɪŋ gərˌspɛl ɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fing-ger-spel-ing]
    • /ˈfɪŋ gərˌspɛl ɪŋ/

Definitions of fingerspelling word

  • noun fingerspelling the communication in sign language of a word or other expression by rendering its written form letter by letter in a manual alphabet. 1
  • noun fingerspelling A form of sign language in which individual letters are formed by the fingers to spell out words. 1
  • noun fingerspelling The practice of representing the letters of the alphabet using just the hands to spell out words. 0
  • noun fingerspelling Any system for representing the letters of the alphabet using just the hands. 0
  • noun fingerspelling A representation of the spelling of a word using just the hands. 0

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Parts of speech for Fingerspelling

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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

fingerspelling popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

fingerspelling usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for fingerspelling

noun fingerspelling

  • manual alphabet — a set of finger configurations corresponding to the letters of the alphabet, used by the deaf in fingerspelling.
  • asl — above sea level
  • american sign language — a language consisting of manual signs and gestures, used as by deaf people in North America
  • dactylology — the method of using manual sign language, as in communicating with deaf people
  • signing — a token; indication.

Top questions with fingerspelling

  • what is fingerspelling?
  • among asl signers fingerspelling is mainly used in what ways?

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