Sign Dictionary

a lot a lot address aeroplane

Bend fingers of both hands, palms facing body, Crook extended index and middle fingers of dominant hand, palm facing
Extend dominant index finger and thumb. Bounce edge of Extend dominant thumb and little finger and move formation away
body. Place palm of open non-dominant hand in front of body. Move
dominant hand onto open palm of non-dominant hand, twice. quickly hit second joints of each hand together, twice. dominant hand formation from wrist to tips of fingers of non-dominant hand. from body in a slight upward movement. May be repeated.

after after afternoon afternoon

Crook dominant index finger around thumb. Place fingertips of open dominant hand, fingers spread, on side of Place dominant thumb into crooked index finger, other fingers closed.
With dominant hand at chest height, extend index finger
face, thumb under chin. Move fingers down face closing to touch Hold formation close to chin. Flick thumb up and tap crooked index
and thumb. Close index finger onto thumb, twice. (N, Q) Flick thumb up. thumb at side of chin. (N, Q) finger against chin once.

afternoon again air-conditioner alright

Bend dominant hand at the third knuckles and Extend dominant index and middle fingers. Hold extended dominant thumb, palm down at chest height.
wriggle fingers under chin, palm down. (T) Drop formation from wrist, twice. Fingerspell “A” and “C” Make two small forward circles. *May use two hands.
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always ambulance and angry

Cup dominant hand, palm facing body, place blade of little finger on Extend dominant index and middle fingers, palm facing body. Place this Hold tips of cupped dominant hand, fingers spread, on waist. Flick
cheek. Simultaneously extend fingers slowly as hand moves forward, formation behind open non-dominant hand held at chest height, palm
Extend dominant index finger, palm up. Turn formation to palm up, twice. *Show tension in hand shape and
arm remains stationary. down. Move extended fingers of dominant hand in a small circle, twice. formation to palm down as it moves slightly forward. increase movement to suit the degree of emotion.

animal apple ask assembly

Extend middle and ring fingers to touch extended thumb of dominant Slightly spread fingertips of cupped dominant Place tips of dominant index finger and thumb together, other fingers Place both open hands, palms down, fingers spread, at shoulder
hand, palm facing away from body at shoulder height. Extend index spread, palm facing non-dominant side. Place formation at side of height. Move hands up and away from body, then down, as they move
and little fingers upwards. Move formation forward and down slightly. hand. Stroke chin upwards, twice. mouth and move forward in a small arc. toward each other. Wriggle fingers as they move.

aunt baby bacon bad

Extend thumbs of both hands. Move thumbs Extend index and middle fingers of both hands, palms down. Move extended dominant little finger forward
Cradle one arm with the other, in front of body, and gently
Simultaneously wiggle fingers while moving hands apart at chest
toward each other and tap thumbs together, twice. move from side to side as if rocking a baby. (Natural gesture). height with stress.
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bad luck bag ball balloon

Extend dominant thumb, index and little fingers. Place index fingertip Hold dominant fist at waist height. Move formation up and down, Cup both hands, fingers spread. Bounce Place dominant fist on non-dominant fist below chin. Move
on nose. Move hand away from face, closing index finger only, twice. (Natural gesture – use mime to indicate carrying other types of
simultaneously twisting wrist slightly. bags e.g. backpack, shoulder bag). fingertips as if surrounding ball shape. hands apart and down while opening hands, fingers spread.

banana banana band-aid bank

Extend non-dominant index finger. With extended dominant index Extend dominant index and middle fingers, palm down. Hold open
Place tips of extended index fingers and thumbs together at chest Cup both hands, fingers together, palms facing. Move cupped
finger and thumb together, make two downward “peeling” movements non-dominant hand at waist height, palm down. Move dominant
height. Pull hands apart and up whilst thumbs close onto fingertips. dominant hand inside non-dominant hand and hold in front of body.
off non-dominant index finger. (Natural gesture). formation across back of non-dominant hand towards body.

barbecue bath be patient beach

Turn the fingers of the open dominant hand over Mime washing the part of the body or object. Place open dominant hand on chest, palm on body. Mime waves breaking on the beach with open
twice, on palm of open non-dominant hand. (Natural gesture – mime the action). Move hand down off chest, twice. *May use two hands. spread hands in front of body.
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beach bear beautiful because

Extend dominant thumb and place thumb tip on dominant cheek near
Place open spread and crooked dominant hand over nose. Then Place open dominant hand on chin, non-dominant side. Brush Extend dominant index finger and thumb. Place thumb on upper
mouth, palm facing away from body. Move formation backwards
brushing thumb tip on cheek, twice. (V, S, W, NT, T)
make fists with both hands, cross arms and hold to upper chest. fingers across chin, closing to a fist with thumb extended. chest of same side. Sweep formation down body in a shallow arc.

bed beer before begin

Place open dominant hand against side of Extend dominant thumb, tap thumb tip below Brush edge of open dominant hand, thumb in, Extend index fingers of both hands – move formation
face. lips, twice. forward off cheek, twice. forward so that index fingers are pointing diagonally down.

begin behind better between

Place both open hands, fingertips touching, at Place both hands open in front of body, palms facing body with Extend thumbs of both hands and hold in front of body, palms down.
dominant fingertips slightly in front of non-dominant hand. Move Move dominant thumb forwards brushing against the non-dominant
Bounce blade of open dominant hand, twice, between
waist height. Move hands apart. dominant hand behind non-dominant hand. thumbnail, twice. middle and ring fingers of open non-dominant hand.
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bicycle big bin bird

Place both open hands, palms facing body, fingers spread in front of Cup both hands, palms facing, at chest height.
Crook index fingers of both hands, with a continuous Place tips of dominant index finger and thumb together – place
body, one hand in front of the other. Move hands out to either side in
movement, move formation in forward circles alternately. an arc. (Natural gesture – mime the action). Move formation down. formation in front of chin – open and close formation twice.

birthday birthday birthday biscuit

Place open hands in front of waist, palms facing Open both hands, placing blades of hands on each side of waist. Extend dominant thumb. Move thumb tip in small
Extend dominant index finger and place under nose. Bring
Move hands down slightly then up, crossing wrists as arms sweep up
body. Bounce hands away from body. (N, Q) and apart in an arc. (V, S, W, NT, T) index finger forward, away from nose, in two small arcs. (W) circle on the back of relaxed non-dominant hand.

black blind blue blue

Make fist with dominant hand and place formation Extend index and middle fingers of dominant hand. Place non-dominant Rub fingertips of open dominant hand up and
Extend, crook and spread dominant index and middle hand, palm down, in front of body. Flick middle finger of dominant hand
on cheek. Move formation forward, off face. fingers. Move this formation from eye to eye, twice. off non-dominant hand twice, finishing with palm toward body. (N, Q) down back of non-dominant hand. (V, S, W, NT, T)
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boat body parts book bored

Place fingertips of both slightly cupped hands together, Use extended dominant index finger to point to the body part. Place blades of open hands together – close Place tips of extended dominant index finger and thumb together. Place tip of
formation in front of cheek non-dominant side. Move to place tip of formation
palms facing. Move formation forward away from the body. May use an open hand. (Natural gesture – mime the action). and open formation, once. in front of cheek on dominant side, passing in a straight line across mouth.

bored boring boring boss

Move open dominant hand, palm towards Place tips of extended dominant index finger and thumb together. Place tip of
formation in front of cheek non-dominant side. Move to place tip of formation
Move open dominant hand, palm towards Extend dominant thumb and index finger. Move formation
mouth, twice. Natural gesture, as if yawning. in front of cheek on dominant side, passing in a straight line across mouth. mouth, twice. Natural gesture, as if yawning. back from side of head with emphasis. May use both hands.

bottle bottom bowl box

Cup dominant hand and place on slightly cupped non-dominant hand at waist
height, palm up. Move dominant hand up, non-dominant hand remains
Place fisted dominant hand, palm up onto Slightly cup both hands, blades touching, and hold in front of body. Open both hands, in front of body, palms facing. Turn
stationary. Dominant hand closes as it moves up to represent neck of bottle. relaxed open non-dominant palm. Move hands apart in small upward arc to represent outline of bowl. hands to palms facing body, one in front of the other.
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boy bread break breakfast

Rub edge of extended dominant index finger Move blade of open dominant hand along Place both fists together, palms down in front of body. Separate Extend dominant index and middle fingers. Hold slightly cupped non-dominant
hand in front of body, palm up. Place dominant hand formation, palm up, on non-
forwards and backwards across chin, twice. lower palm of open non-dominant hand, twice. hands in a breaking action, moving fists up and apart. dominant hand then move upwards in circles as though “scooping” from a bowl.

breakfast bring brother brown

Place dominant hand, bent at third knuckles into armpit on dominant side of body. Then Place clenched fists in front of body, move fists Move fingertips of open dominant hand in small
with both hands slightly cupped, either (a) place heel of dominant hand, palm down, on
top of heel of non-dominant hand, palm up, once or (b) hit palms together, twice. towards body at waist height. (Natural gesture). Rub fists up and down, twice. circles on back of non-dominant hand. (N, Q)

brown brush hair brush teeth bug

Place fingertips of open dominant hand on chin, thumb under chin. Use dominant hand and mime brushing teeth in an up and down Form an “O” with dominant index finger and thumb, palm away from
Use dominant hand and mime brushing hair. Imagine
While moving formation forward close fingertips onto thumb. *May manner. Imagine holding a toothbrush. (Natural gesture – mime the body. Simultaneously move formation upwards and rock from side to
close onto thumb twice. (V, S, W, NT, T) holding a hair brush. (Natural gesture – mime the action). action). side.
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bunny bus bush (landscape) bush (shrub)

Form fists with both hands, palms up – move as if Place non-dominant arm in front of body, palm down. Move upright
Extend dominant index, middle fingers and thumb. Place tip of thumb Place both slightly cupped hands, fingers spread, in front
dominant arm along non-dominant arm from elbow to fingers, while
onto temple – bend index and middle fingers forward and back, twice. driving a bus. (Natural gesture - mime the action). of body. Move hands apart and down in small arcs.
twisting wrist and wriggling fingers of dominant hand.

busy busy but but

Place both open hands, fingers spread and palms down, at Place blade of dominant hand in front of chest, thumb Extend dominant index finger, palm away. Extend dominant index finger, palm down. Hold
waist height. Alternately move hands forward and back, twice. tucked in. Move hand towards body, twice. (T) Move formation forward with emphasis. formation at side of body. Twist formation to palm up. (S)

butter butterfly buttons buy

Brush fingertips of open dominant hand along Form an “O” with index fingertip and thumb tip of dominant hand. Extend thumb of fisted dominant hand. Place this formation on fingers
Cross both open hands, palms facing body, linking Place “O” formation against chest, lift off and move hand down slightly of open palm of non-dominant hand. Sweep the dominant hand
lower palm of open non-dominant hand, twice. thumbs. Simultaneously wave fingers of both hands. to repeat movement several times. formation towards the wrist and then away from body.
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café cake calm down camel

Cup dominant hand, tap index finger on chin, Hold open dominant hand, slightly cupped, palm down, at non-
Bounce tips of cupped dominant hand, fingers slightly Place open dominant hand on chest, palm on body. dominant side of body. Move hand across body in two consecutive
twice. spread, on back of non-dominant hand, twice. Move hand down off chest, twice. *May use two hands. arcs.

camera can candle canteen

Make “C” shape with index fingers and thumbs of both hands, place Cup dominant hand and place on slightly cupped non-dominant hand Place open dominant hand in front of body, fingers spread, palm facing Cup dominant hand, tap index finger on chin,
near face as though holding a camera. Push dominant index finger at waist height, palm up. Move dominant hand up, non-dominant hand in, fingers pointing upwards. Place extended non-dominant index finger
down twice. remains stationary. at base of dominant hand. Wriggle fingers of dominant hand. twice.

cap car careful carrot

Crook extended dominant index finger around thumb. Hold this Clench both fists in front of body – move formation as if holding Place tip of crooked index finger of dominant hand on same Hold fisted dominant hand in front of mouth, thumb
formation slightly above head then move down to touch head. an imaginary steering wheel. (Natural gesture – mime the action). side cheek. More formation forward in two small arcs. edge facing in. Move formation towards mouth.
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cat caterpillar chair change

Stroke back of open non-dominant hand with Extend dominant index finger. Place this formation on back of non- Place fingertips of open dominant hand, bent at the third knuckles, Extend index fingers of both hands. Place hands in front of body,
dominant wrist, hand open, palm down. Slide dominant hand along into palm of open non-dominant hand. Move formation downwards palms up. Simultaneously move both hands in arcs to cross over at
fingers of open dominant hand, twice. arm by bending index finger in and out as it moves up arm. slightly, in front of body. wrists, and turn to palms down.

cheeky cheese chicken children

Extend dominant index finger and thumb. Keeping this formation, place back of dominant hand
Extend dominant thumb and crook dominant Bend open dominant hand at third knuckles. Move dominant hand against chin. Place non-dominant hand, palm up in front of body. Simultaneously move Move open dominant hand, palm down, to the side in a
finger tips side to side above palm of open non-dominant hand. dominant formation down to touch non-dominant palm and close index finger to thumb tip.
index finger. Pinch cheek, same side. Bounce twice. bouncing movement. Move hand down as it bounces.

chips chocolate choose Christmas

Place tips of extended index fingers and thumbs together at chest Fingerspell “C” with dominant index finger and thumb. Rest tip of Extend dominant index finger and thumb. Close index finger onto thumb while Place cupped dominant hand under chin, palm
height. Pull hands apart whilst thumbs close onto fingertips. Repeat thumb against cheek near mouth. Rock hand twice, thumb still in moving hand towards body. N.B. Some states use two hands or use this
movement. contact with cheek. action from extended non-dominant hand index finger and middle fingers. up. Move formation down in small vertical circles.
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church circle class clean

Place open hands either side of head, fingers spread – Extend dominant index finger. Draw a circle in Hold open or cup hands together and place in front of body, palms facing away from body,
thumbs touching. Move hands in arcs to finish with edges of little fingers touching and palms
Open both hands, palms together. Sweep dominant
simultaneously move formations forward and back, twice. front of body. (Natural gesture). toward body. *Another option is to use extended index fingers and thumbs to form “C”. hand forward along non-dominant hand, twice.

clever climb close clothes

Move tip of extended dominant thumb across Move open cupped hands to mime action of With both hands open, place non-dominant hand fingernails on heel of Hold open hands, palm down, in front of body. Brush thumbs of both
dominant hand. Close dominant hand to rest on back of non-dominant hands down upper body, twice. *May use little fingers instead of
forehead, dominant to non-dominant side. climbing. *Sign may be varied for ladder, tree, etc. hand. (Natural gesture – mime the action). thumbs, palms up.

clothing cloudy clown coat

Hold open hands, palm down, in front of body. Brush thumbs of both Hold both cupped hands, palms up and fingers spread, to one side, at Place open spread and crooked dominant Place both fists on upper chest, palm towards body, move from
hands down upper body, twice. *May use little fingers instead of head height. Simultaneously move hands up and down across to the shoulders to middle of chest in a shallow arc. (Natural gesture –
thumbs, palms up. non-dominant side. hand over nose and twist slightly. pulling front of jacket together).
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cockatoo coffee coffee cold

Place open dominant hand on head, index finger edge touching head Finger spell “C” with dominant index finger and
and thumb tucked in. Simultaneously twist wrist to move hand upright
Form fists with both hands, in front of body. Dominant fist Hold both arms bent, hands in fists. Move formation
and spread fingers. thumb. Move to mouth as if drinking. moves in small anti-clockwise circles above non-dominant fist. in quick, short sideways movements, several times.

colour come computer conduct

Close index finger onto thumb tip, rest of fingers spread. Rub tips of Cup dominant hand, palm facing away from body. Hold open non-dominant
Bend dominant hand at third knuckles, palm toward body, Move both extended index fingers, palms down, from side
index and thumb formation along edge of extended non-dominant hand in front of body, fingers pointing upwards. With thumb edge of
index finger, several times. several times. Same for 'come here'. (Natural gesture). dominant hand contacting non-dominant palm, move in a circle, twice. to side in opposite directions as though conducting music.

container cook (bake) cook (mix) cookie

Cup both hands, palms facing, at chest height. Cup both hands, fingers spread – move Extend dominant thumb. Move thumb tip in small
Move formation down. formations forward and back, slightly. Mime mixing in a bowl. circle on the back of relaxed non-dominant hand.
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cool cordial correct couch

Cup dominant hand in front of body. Twist Extend thumb of dominant fist, palm down, and hold above open non- Place both fists, palms down at chest height.
Hold open hands either side of face, fingers pointing dominant hand, palm up, at waist height. Move dominant formation
up. Move hands forwards and back several times. wrist as though pouring. (Natural gesture). onto non-dominant hand. Lower arms slightly.

couch cough country cousin

Bend both hands at third knuckles and place Hit fisted dominant hand into centre of chest, Place open dominant hand, thumb closed, on forehead as if saluting. Place cupped dominant hand on jaw and move formation from
fingertips on chest. Move this formation downwards. with thumb edge touching, twice. Move formation down and away from the body in a shallow zigzag. one side of chin to other, index finger edge resting on jaw.

cow crab crocodile crowd

Spread and slightly crook fingers of both hands. With palms facing, Place both open hands, palms down, fingers spread, at shoulder
Place fists on either side of forehead – simultaneously Hold both extended index and middle fingers, palms facing body,
hold dominant formation above non-dominant formation. Move hands height. Move hands up and away from body, then down, as they move
move both hands out and up in an arc. at chest height. Open and close fingers in scissor action, twice. towards each other and touch together, twice. toward each other. Wriggle fingers as they move.
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crustacean cup cupboard cupboard

Hold both extended index and middle fingers, palms facing body, Shape dominant hand as if holding a cup, Open both hands and place in front of body, palms facing body, fingertips touching.
at chest height. Open and close fingers in scissor action, twice. place on flat palm of non-dominant hand. Mime opening cupboard doors. Bend hands back, then forward at third knuckles quickly, twice. It may be
appropriate to mime features for a specific cupboard (e.g. shape, drawers, etc).

cut cut (knife) cut (scissors) cyclone

Move edge of extended dominant index finger backwards and Open both hands, fingers spread and hold in front of body with dominant hand,
Move dominant extended index finger towards body, forwards across edge of extended non-dominant index finger.
Move dominant index and middle fingers, in a cutting action,
palm down, and non-dominant hand, palm up. Move formations in alternate
across open non-dominant hand, palm up, once. Increase cutting movement to indicate cutting with a knife. while moving hand forward. * Mime cutting with scissors. circles while moving them apart and closing fingers onto ball of thumbs.

dad damn dance day

Move clenched dominant fist towards body while connecting Extend index and middle fingers of both hands, fingers Sweep open dominant hand, palm down or palm towards
Fingerspell “F” quickly, twice with heel of non-dominant palm, palm up, in front of body. pointing down. Drop formation into two short downward arcs. body, in an arc from waist height to shoulder height.
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day dead deaf deaf

Extend index and middle fingers of both hands, palms facing body, Extend dominant index and middle fingers and Extend dominant index and middle fingers,
Sweep both open dominant hands, palm down or palm
slightly above shoulder height. Keeping hands vertical, drop
towards body, in an arc from waist height to shoulder height. formations turning palms down. place fingertips on ear. place fingertips on ear and then mouth.

dentist desert dessert dessert

Extend and crook dominant index and middle fingers. Place this Form an “O” with index finger and thumb of dominant hand. Place this Extend dominant thumb and place thumb tip on non-dominant cheek Slightly cup both hands in front of body. With palms facing, hold
formation beside mouth on dominant side and move formation down formation above open non-dominant hand, palm up. Move formation near mouth, palm facing away from body. Move formation backwards dominant formation above non-dominant formation. Bounce dominant
using a short, quick movement. along non-dominant palm to fingertips. across mouth. hand off stationary non-dominant hand, twice.

different difficult dinner dinner

Finger spell “D”. Move formation diagonally Extend index and middle fingers and thumbs of both hands, move
Point index fingers of both hands, palms down. Place edges of Place crooked extended index finger of dominant hand below
around in small circles at waist/chest height. * Use this for formal dining
index fingers together. While moving hands apart turn to palms up. away from body. or eating in a restaurant. If having a casual meal - sign “EAT”. (N) lower lip. Tap chin with crooked finger, twice. (V, S, W, NT, T, Q)
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dinosaur dirty disability do

Extend dominant index finger. Extend non-dominant middle and ring fingers to touch extended Finger spell “D” with extended and spread fingers and thumb of non-dominant hand. Change
thumb. Extend index and little fingers upwards. Move blade of dominant index finger in a Rub palms of both hands together, in circular dominant hand “C” shape to pointed index finger and turn palm to face body. Move dominant Move dominant fist in small circles towards
bouncing movement from wrist to elbow of non-dominant arm. *May move index finger from index fingertip tracing across extended and spread fingers of non-dominant hand to the little
elbow to wrist. movement, fingers spread slightly. finger. body, hitting twice on non-dominant fist.

doctor dog doll done

Extend dominant thumb, index and middle fingers – Clench dominant hand, forearm upright. Place non-dominant Extend dominant thumb, fingers closed. Rock
hold non-dominant wrist with dominant hand formation. Hit thigh with open dominant hand, twice. hand under elbow, palm up, and twist dominant fist. hand formation from side to side several times.

donkey door down dragon

Place both open hands at sides of head, palms facing away from With both hands open, palms facing body, place non-dominant hand fingernails on heel of Point extended dominant index finger down. Extend thumbs of both fisted hands and place just below nostrils.
body, thumbs touching temples. Bend hands forwards and back, dominant hand. Tap back of non-dominant hand with dominant hand, twice. Emphasise the Move hands away from face, opening to palms down and fingers
twice. opening and closing movement of sign for “to open” and “to close” the door. Move formation down. (Natural gesture). spread.
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draw dream dress dress

Open dominant hand, palm down, at side of head Form an “O” with dominant index finger and thumb. Place this Hold open hands, palm down, in front of body. Brush thumbs of both
Form an “O” with index and thumb of dominant hand. Move along
formation at upper chest height as though holding a piece of cloth. hands down upper body, twice. *May use little fingers instead of
above palm of open non-dominant hand as though writing/drawing. near temple, move hand in small circles, twice. Bounce hand slightly. *May use both hands. thumbs, palms up.

dressing gown drink drink dry

Open both hands in front of body, finger tips touching and thumbs
Extend index and middle fingers of both hands and hold at dominant side of body, waist height. Shape dominant hand as for holding a glass – tilt to mouth Shape dominant hand as for holding a glass – tilt to mouth
Move both hands over each other in a circular motion then drop dominant hand down finishing above. Simultaneously move hands apart to finish with thumbs resting
with extended fingers pointing down. (Natural gesture of tying sash on dressing gown). as for drinking. (Natural gesture - mime the action). as for drinking. (Natural gesture - mime the action). on tips of fingers.

DVD
duck Fingerspell “D” then “V” then “D” DVD early
Extend and spread index and middle fingers of the non-dominant hand. Extend dominant thumb and
Place tips of dominant index, middle fingers and thumb together. index finger. Place dominant thumb at base of non-dominant index finger. Touch index fingertips Crook dominant index finger around thumb. Flick thumb
Place formation in front of chin and open and close formation, twice. together, swivel the dominant hand so the dominant index fingertip touches the non-dominant middle
fingertip then swivel back so index fingertips touch together again. (Modified fingerspell “D-V-D”). up once, while dropping formation from the wrist.
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Easter easy easy eat

Place dominant index and middle fingers, palm facing body. Hold Extend dominant index finger. Move formation Close dominant fingertips onto ball of thumb.
Using dominant hand make a fist, palm up. Flick thumbnail
open non-dominant hand, palm down, in front of body. Draw an “X”
with blade of fingers of dominant hand, of back of non-dominant hand. to cheek, tap twice. off tip of index finger, twice. *May use both hands. Tap formation on chin, twice.

echidna egg eight eighteen

Place open dominant hand, fingers spread and slightly crooked, Extend thumb, index and middle fingers of
Tap edge of extended dominant index and middle fingers Extend dominant thumb, index and middle fingers, palm toward
behind non-dominant fist. Twist dominant hand up and finish with
fingers pointing up and slightly spread. Wrists remain in contact. between middle and ring fingers of non-dominant fist, twice. dominant hand, palm toward body. body. Move this formation up and down in front of body, twice.

eighty elephant eleven emu

Place tips of dominant index, middle fingers and thumb together. Hold
Extend dominant thumb, index and middle fingers, palm toward Make a fist with dominant hand and place thumb edge against Extend dominant index finger, palm toward body. this formation in front of dominant side of body and move formation
body. Move formation in a shallow arc away from body, palm down. nose. Move hand away from face to represent a trunk. Move index finger up and down in front of body, twice. forward and backward in a pecking motion, twice.
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excited excuse me fall fall

Extend index fingers of both hands and place fingernail of dominant hand, palm up, Place extended index and middle fingers on palm of non-dominant
Cup both hands, fingers spread, place fingertips on upper chest, move
on non-dominant index fingernail, palm down. Lift dominant index finger, twist wrist hand. Turn dominant hand over. *May rest extended index and middle
Extend dominant index and middle fingers. Hold in front
hands in alternate short movements, up and down chest, twice. and place ball of dominant index finger on top of non-dominant index fingernail. of body, palm down. Turn dominant hand over. (T)
fingers on palm of non-dominant hand.

family fan (ceiling) fan (portable) farm

Extend index and middle fingers of both hands and place dominant formation on top of non- Open dominant hand, fingers spread. Place extended non-dominant Move tips of cupped dominant hand, fingers slightly spread, along the
dominant formation at chest height, palms facing away from body. Simultaneously move both Point dominant index finger and arm, move in large index finger into palm of dominant hand. Twist dominant hand forward, forearm of non-dominant arm to rest on the back of the non-dominant
hands around in an arc to finish with palms facing body and non-dominant fingers on top of
dominant fingers. circle, twice, at head height, like a ceiling fan. twice. hand, palm down.

farmer fast father fifteen

Place thumb edge of open dominant hand on chest, palm Extend index fingers of both hands. Quickly tap index finger
down. Move in arc to below waist level turning to palm up. of dominant hand onto index finger of non-dominant hand. Fingerspell “F” quickly, twice Extend and spread fingers and thumb of dominant hand, palm
towards body. Move this formation up and down in front of body, twice.
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fifty fight film film

Extend and spread dominant fingers and thumb, fingers pointing up,
Extend little fingers of both hands and move formations Place heel of open dominant hand, fingers spread, on thumb of Place heel of open dominant hand, fingers spread, on thumb of
palm toward body. Move formation in a shallow arc away from body,
in forward circles around each other, palms facing body. open non-dominant hand. Rock dominant hand side to side, slightly. open non-dominant hand. Rock dominant hand side to side, slightly.
palm down.

fireman
find finished fire 1) Open both hands palms facing, slightly apart, fingers spread. Move
dominant hand in a rippling motion as it moves up like a flame. 2)
Move dominant index finger forward from eye. Spread Extend dominant thumb, fingers closed. Rock Open both hands palms facing, slightly apart, fingers spread. Move Move dominant fist down slightly from chin
dominant hand, palm up, move hand up and close to fist. hand formation from side to side several times. dominant hand in a rippling motion as it moves up like a flame.

firewoman
1) Open both hands palms facing, slightly apart, fingers spread. Move
dominant hand in a rippling motion as it moves up like a flame. 2) Move
first fish fish
the fingertips of the open dominant hand down the same side cheek. Extend dominant index finger, palm facing away from body. Move open dominant hand, thumb uppermost, away Spread fingers of dominant hand, fingers pointing
Move formation up slightly and turning palm to face body. from the body, using small side to side movements. up. Place thumb on chin and wriggle fingers. (N, Q)
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fish fishing five floor

Cross open hands at wrists and wriggle fingers Extend all fingers and thumb of dominant hand, fingers pointing up, Place open hands, palms down, fingers extended, thumbs closed, and
Hold fists in front of body, dominant hand palm hold them slightly apart, palm towards body. * May have palm facing index fingers touching, in front of body. Simultaneously move hands
of both hands simultaneously. (V, S, W, NT, T) down. Move dominant fist forwards in small circles. away from body. (Natural gesture). out to the side.

flower fly food football (Aussie Rules)

Place tips of extended dominant index finger and thumb together. Place tip Form an “O” with dominant index finger and thumb, palm away from Close dominant fingertips onto ball of thumb. Extend index fingers of both hands and hold close together, palms
of formation on cheek on dominant side. Move to place tip of formation on body. Simultaneously move formation upwards and rock from side to down, in front of body. Flick dominant finger up and off non-dominant
cheek, non-dominant side, passing under nose as if smelling. side. Tap formation on chin, twice. finger on way through. (kick)

football (Rugby) forget fork forty

Close finger tips of dominant hand onto ball of thumb and place Extend dominant index, middle and ring fingers Extend dominant index, middle, ring and little finger, fingers pointing up,
Very slightly cup both hands, palms up and hold in front of body
formation on temple. Flick formation open while moving away from hold fingers slightly apart, tuck dominant thumb into palm, palm towards
at waist height. Simultaneously move hands side to side, twice. head. and jab into palm of open non-dominant hand. body. Move this formation in a shallow arc away from body, palm down.
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Friday
four fourteen Fingerspell “F” then “DAY”. Sweep open dominant hand, palm down ,
friend
Extend dominant index, middle, ring and little finger, fingers pointing or palm towards body in an arc from waist height to shoulder height.
up, hold fingers slightly apart, tuck dominant thumb into palm, palm
Extend index, middle, ring and little finger, tuck thumb in, palm toward Clasp non-dominant fist with dominant hand and
body. Move this formation up and down in front of body, twice. rock formation, backward and forward slightly, twice.
towards body. (Natural gesture).

frightened frog front front

Cup dominant hand, fingers spread. Bounce fingertips on upper chest, Tap open dominant hand, palm down, bent at Place both hands open in front of body, palms facing body with
Move open dominant hand, palm facing body, fingers
twice. *Show tension in hand shape and increase movement to suit dominant hand behind non-dominant hand. Move dominant hand in
the degree of emotion. third knuckles under chin, twice. front of non-dominant hand. pointing up, towards face and tap nose with fingertips, twice.

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Extend thumb of dominant fist, palm down. Rest dominant thumb Place dominant thumb under chin and hold extended dominant index and Place both open hands, palms down, in front of body, dominant hand
under non-dominant fist, palm up. Move dominant formation in an arc
Extend index and middle fingers of dominant hand, middle fingers together, both fingers pointing up. Move formation in an arc under non-dominant. Keeping non-dominant hand stationary, bring
to finish on top of non-dominant fingers. palm up. Move formation towards body, with emphasis. across body, closing fingers onto fist and keeping thumb extended. dominant hand up with emphasis to non-dominant hand.
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full (sated) fun funeral funny

Move open dominant hand, palm down and bent at third knuckles, Hold open hands, fingers extended, on side of body, palms up.
Extend and crook index finger of dominant hand, palm facing Extend and crook index finger of dominant hand, palm facing
from chest height to tap under chin, once. *May be used for slang Simultaneously move formations down towards each other, in a “V”
term ‘fed up’ (I’ve had enough). away from body. Tap index finger against cheek, twice. shape. away from body. Tap index finger against cheek, twice.

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Move dominant open hand forward under open Open both hands, palms facing body, fingertips of hands touching.
Extend thumbs from fists of both hands and place knuckles Form an “O” with index fingers and thumbs of both hands, palms
Simultaneously move both hands in an opening and closing motion
together. Rock hands in opposite directions, several times. non-dominant hand, palm down, in front of body. down. Roll formations so that palms are facing – repeat twice. like a swinging gate. (Natural gesture).

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Extend index and middle fingers of both hands. Circle Open both hands, palms facing body and roll hands Place cupped dominant hand, palm facing body at chest height. Extend dominant index finger, cross body and stroke
fingers around each other then pull apart as if tying a bow. around each other. (Natural gesture – gift wrapping). Move this formation up and just past head in a slight curve. non-dominant cheek with edge of finger, twice.
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give glasses glasses glue

Move open hands forward simultaneously, Open both hands, back of dominant fingertips placed at base of non-
Make “C” shape with index finger and thumb of dominant hand, put Extend dominant index finger. Use fingertip to outline dominant hand, palm up. Brush dominant fingertips down non-
palms up, in shallow arc. * With directionality. up to eye as though around glasses frame. *May use both hands. around the eye and over the ear of the same side. dominant palm, lift off, then slap dominant hand down, palms together.

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Form an “O” with dominant index finger and thumb and rest back of Hold dominant fist under chin. Move formation Finger spell “G” then extend dominant index finger
Swing slightly cupped dominant hand forward in relevant
fist on chin, palm down. Flick index finger away from thumb and hold
direction. Finish with straight fingers. *With directionality. straight out. down chest and curve away from body. and move upwards, to palm away from body.

grandfather grandma
good goodbye
Extend dominant thumb, close rest of fingers into fist, thumb Use dominant hand, palm forward and bend fingers onto palm, twice.
Fingerspell “G” then “F “F” Fingerspell “G” then “M “M”
Or may move open dominant hand side to side in air at chest height,
pointing up, move forward with stress. (Natural gesture). like “Hello”. (Natural gesture).
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grandmother grandpa
grape grass
Fingerspell “G” then “M “M” Fingerspell “G” then “F “F” Form an “O” with tips of index fingers and thumbs of both hands and Place open non-dominant hand, fingers in front of body, palm down.
place these formations together at chest height. Move dominant hand Move upright dominant hand, fingers spread and pointing up, along
to mouth. Repeat action. non-dominant hand to fingertips.

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Extend and crook dominant index and middle fingers, palm down. Place non- Place fingertips of open dominant hand on cheek. Make
dominant fist palm down in front of body. Bounce dominant formation along
Extend thumb and little finger of dominant hand, place formation Place blade of open dominant hand on wrist of non-
non-dominant forearm, several times. *Variation – may sign “green” first. in front of forehead. Shake hand from side to side, twice. (N, Q) dominant arm. Move formation up to elbow. (V, S, W, NT, T) a small circle, moving hand forwards on cheek, twice.

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Hold open or cup hands together and place in front of body, palms facing away from body, Place finger tips of dominant hand on ball of thumb, palm facing up. Gently grasp formation with Make a “C” with dominant index and thumb. Hold in front of body on Extend dominant index finger. Brush formation
thumbs touching. Move hands in arcs to finish with edges of little fingers touching and palms non-dominant hand. Move dominant hand up, slowly opening hand and spreading fingers. To dominant side, palm facing forward. Move formation downwards from
toward body. *Another option is to use extended index fingers and thumbs to form “C”. indicate growth of a child use flat hand at side, palm down and raise upwards. (Natural gesture).
shoulder height. down tip of nose, twice.
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hamburger
gym half Cup both hands, place palms together, dominant hand on top. Pull
hands apart, turn hands over and repeat action so that non-dominant
happy
Place blade of open dominant hand on open non-dominant hand, hand is on top. Clap heels of open cupped hands together
Clench both fists, hold at shoulder height, palms facing away
fingers facing forwards. Move dominant hand across non-dominant
from body. Move fists up and down as if lifting weights, once. hand towards body once. twice, hands moving in small outward circles.

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Place crooked extended dominant index finger, near side of Press ball of extended dominant thumb into palm of non- Finger spell “D”. Move formation diagonally Open dominant hand, palm down and place on top
face. Swing formation in an arc to tap chin, palm facing body. dominant hand. Move whole formation diagonally with stress. away from body. of head. * May tap head twice. (Natural gesture).

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Close fingertips of dominant hand on ball of thumb and place on chin. Hold non-dominant fist, palm down, in front of body. Open dominant Cup dominant hand, fingers spread, palm up. Point dominant index finger, palm down. Point to the person and move
Turn hand quickly to palm down while flinging hand forward, spreading hand, palm away, and close to a fist in a forward motion, while moving
Drop hand while closing into a fist. index finger down slightly for added emphasis. (Natural gesture).
fingers and thumb. the non-dominant fist toward the body. (T)
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hear hearing aid heater helicopter

Extend and crook dominant index finger. Place formation behind ear Place open dominant hand on chin then hold Hold open dominant hand, palm down and fingers spread at head height.
Place a slightly cupped dominant hand behind ear on same
of same side and move around ear as though fitting aid. *Mime Extend non-dominant index finger and place in palm of dominant hand. Move
side, palm forward. (Natural gesture – mime the action). appropriate adaptations (post aural/body worn aid). both hands as in front of heater to warm them. whole formation forward slightly with dominant hand twisting, several times.

hello helmet help hen

Place dominant hand bent at third knuckles, palm down, onto non- Extend dominant index finger and thumb. Keeping this formation, place back of dominant hand
Move open dominant hand side to side in air at chest Cup both hands and touch top of head with fingertips. Move
dominant palm. Or may place dominant hand onto non-dominant
against chin. Place non-dominant hand, palm up in front of body. Simultaneously move
hands down head to finish with heels of hands resting at temples. dominant formation down to touch non-dominant palm and close index finger to thumb tip.
height, palm away from body. (Natural gesture). hand, palms together. Move formation forward. * With directionality. Bounce twice.

here high high hill

Point dominant index finger downwards in Bend dominant hand at third knuckles, fingers and thumb Extend thumbs of both fisted hands. Place Cup dominant hand, fingers together and move in front of body
front of body, palm down. (Natural gesture). closed together. Fingertips facing head, move formation up. thumbtips together. Move dominant thumb up. in an arc from non-dominant to dominant side, drawing a hill.
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hippopotamus holiday home honey

Slightly cup both hands and hold index fingers near cheeks. Move slightly cupped dominant hand, palm away Place extended dominant little finger into “O” formed with non-
Open both hands, hold palms away from body –
Simultaneously move hands in small arcs to finish with cupped hands dominant thumb and fingers. Move dominant hand formation up to
in front of face, blades of little fingers touching. simultaneously move each hand in outwards circles, twice. from body, in an arc away from body and down. mouth making a small loop half way up.

horse horse riding hospital hot (feeling)

Place extended dominant index and middle fingers over extended Place extended dominant index and middle fingers over extended Extend index finger of dominant hand. Draw a Wipe forehead with dominant index finger crooked, hand
non-dominant index finger, bounce twice. To ‘ride a horse’ – move non-dominant index finger, bounce twice. To ‘ride a horse’ – move
formation forward from body. formation forward from body. cross on non-dominant upper arm. opening as it is flung away from forehead. (Natural gesture).

hot (object) house house how are you

Place fingertips of open dominant hand on chin. Turn Open both hands, place tips of index and middle fingers together Open both hands, in front of body, palms facing. Place palm of open dominant hand on chest. Brush fingertips off
hand quickly to palm down while flinging hand forward. then move fingertips apart to trace the roof and walls of a house. Move hands together until fingertips touch. (W) chest and close hand with thumb extended. *May use two hands.
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how many how old hundred hungry

Open dominant hand, all fingers pointing upwards and spread, at Open dominant hand, fingers pointing spread, palm towards face. Point dominant index finger, palm facing body. Move hand in a shallow Cup both hands and place, palms facing body,
shoulder height, palm towards body. Wriggle all fingers, moving hand Place fingers on nose and wriggle. * Note in Auslan all age concepts arc across face, and place back of dominant index finger on cheek
sideways in dominant direction. are shown on the nose. near corner of mouth, palm forward. at waist height. Turn hands to palms up. (N, Q)

hungry hurry up I ice-cream

Place extended dominant thumb on side of neck. Extend index fingers of both hands. Quickly tap index finger Point to self using extended dominant index Make a fist with the dominant hand and move
Make two forward strokes with thumb. (V, S, W, NT, T) of dominant hand onto index finger of non-dominant hand. finger. (Natural gesture). formation down in front of chin, twice.

if in injection insect
Place both open hands in front of body, palms down. Brush dominant Mime giving injection to oneself. (Natural Form an “O” with dominant index finger and thumb, palm away from
Extend thumb from dominant fist, palm away, then place thumb tip on
hand under non-dominant hand as dominant hand moves forward. *Sign body. Simultaneously move formation upwards and rock from side to
side of mouth. Move formation forward in a short movement, twice. gesture).
may be varied to show different aspects: in a tree, a box, a cup, etc. side.
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inside it jam jeans

Point dominant index finger, palm down, move towards the body over Point dominant index finger, palm down. Point to the object or place Place extended dominant little finger into “O” formed with non- Place palm of open dominant hand on upper leg. Pull hand up leg to
the top of barrier of open non-dominant hand. (Natural gesture – mime and move index finger down slightly for added emphasis. (Natural dominant thumb and fingers. Move dominant little finger up slightly, finish at waist height, hand slightly bent away from body. *May use
the action). gesture). towards mouth. both hands clenched. (Natural gesture).

jellyfish Jesus jigsaw (inset) jigsaw (interlocking)

Hold dominant hand with fingers spread at opposite side of body. Spread fingers and thumb of dominant hand. Bend dominant middle finger at the third knuckle Place dominant fingertips on thumb. Bounce this formation on and off
and tap dominant middle fingertip in centre of non-dominant palm. Then spread fingers and Place both open hands, palms down and bent at wrists, at upper
Move hand across body repeatedly spreading and bringing fingers thumb of non-dominant hand. Bend non-dominant middle finger at the third knuckle and tap palm of non-dominant hand as though removing/replacing puzzle
and thumb together. pieces. (Natural gesture for simple puzzle).
chest height. Slide fingers of each hand between each other.
non-dominant middle fingertip in centre of dominant palm.

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Place open dominant hand, fingers spread and crooked, palm down, “Jump” extended dominant index and middle fingers up on palm of Hold cupped hands, bent down at wrists, in front
Place both fists on upper chest. Move the formation in a very
over open non-dominant hand, palm up. Twist dominant formation open non-dominant hand. Sign may be varied for jumping on, off, over
shallow arc to the waist/lower chest as though pulling down jumper. of body. Bounce arms forwards several times.
over non-dominant hand, twice. etc.
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key kick kick kitchen

Extend index fingers of both hands and hold close together, palms
“Kick” fingertips of open dominant hand off palm of
Place dominant crooked index finger into palm of open non-dominant
hand and twist dominant hand formation to palm facing body.
down, in front of body. Flick dominant finger up and off non-dominant
finger on way through. open non-dominant hand. Hands slightly bounce apart. Fingerspell “K”, twice

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Move edge of extended dominant index finger backwards and Tap tip of dominant thumb, palm forward, Place open spread and crooked dominant hand over nose. Then Place both spread and crooked hands on
forwards across edge of extended non-dominant index finger. fingers closed, on side of forehead, twice. make fists with both hands, cross arms and hold to upper chest. upper arms of opposite sides. (S)

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Extend and spread dominant index, middle fingers and thumb. Fingers Move the fingertips of the open dominant hand Flick fingernails of dominant hand off ball of dominant thumb while Extend little finger of non-dominant hand, hold in front of body. Move
straight up. Place thumb tip under chin, then move formation down moving hand diagonally down from head height. Use appropriate open dominant hand formation around non-dominant hand formation,
and away from face in two small arcs. down the same side cheek. positioning for this sign. finishing with blade of dominant hand resting on extended little finger.
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last last last week last week

Open both hands and place dominant hand palm down, non-dominant Extend little fingers of both hands in front of body, non-dominant hand Hold non-dominant arm with index finger extended in front of body, palm down. Extend
Extend index fingers of both hands, palm down. Place dominant dominant index finger, place against ear. Move dominant formation across cheek, then down in
palm facing centre. Turn dominant hand over non-dominant hand to above dominant. Move dominant hand upwards, so little fingers meet an arc, sweeping from forearm to finish above the non-dominant index finger, palm down. (V, W,
finish with fingertips in non-dominant palm. and pass. fist on index finger and move formation along hand to wrist. S, NT, T)

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Extend dominant index finger, palm facing away from body, place against
cheek. Move dominant index finger across cheek, then down to rest between
Twist extended dominant index finger tip up in Extend thumb and little finger of dominant hand. Hold Form an “O” with dominant index finger and thumb, other fingers spread, palm down. Cup
non-dominant hand. Drop dominant formation into dominant cup hand, then lift dominant
thumb and index finger of open non-dominant hand, palm away from body. arc from non-dominant wrist. hand in front of body, thumb down and twist wrist, twice. hand up, open hand, palm down, and drop this formation onto non-dominant hand.

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Shape non-dominant hand as for letterbox opening. Bend dominant Shape non-dominant hand as for letterbox opening. Bend dominant
Open both hands, fingers cupped and spread, place heels of hands Extend dominant index, middle fingers and thumb. Place thumb
hand at knuckles, ‘post’ through non-dominant hand at shoulder hand at knuckles, ‘post’ through non-dominant hand at shoulder
together with fingers pointing up. Hold this formation in front of body. near side of head. Close fingers to touch thumb tip, twice.
height. height.
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library light like lion

Place palms of both hands together at upper chest height of non- Flick fingernails of dominant hand off ball of dominant thumb while Move open dominant hand in small circles on Open both hands, fingers spread and place fingertips on head.
dominant side, fingers pointing up. Move dominant hand to dominant moving hand diagonally down from head height. Use appropriate
side of body. Lower hands and repeat. positioning for this sign. chest. Move hands away from head and down, wriggling fingers.

lipstick list (shopping) listen little

Bend dominant hand at third knuckles and place blade of little finger on fingers of open Place a slightly cupped dominant hand behind ear on same Move open hands close to each other, palms
Use natural gesture non-dominant hand in front of body, at shouder height. Move dominant hand down non-
dominant in multiple short bouncing movements, as in showing the items on a list. side, palm forward. (Natural gesture – mime the action). facing. (Natural gesture – mime the action).

lizard lolly lonely lonely

Form an “O” with dominant index finger and thumb and rest back of Open spread hands, palms down, in front of body.
fist on chin, palm down. Flick index finger away from thumb and hold
Point dominant index fingertip into cheek. Keeping Point dominant index finger, palm facing body, finger up.
straight out. tip on cheek, roll formation forward and back, twice. Move hand in small circles while moving formation down. Move hands down with sad facial expression.
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long long time ago long time ago look

Extend index fingers of both hands, palms facing Both hands open, held in front of dominant Open dominant hand at shoulder height, palm Move dominant index finger forward from eye. (Natural
and fingertips touching. Move hands apart. shoulder. Hands circle back over each other, twice. facing body. Move hand back over shoulder. gesture). * May use index and middle fingers slightly apart.

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Make an O with thumb and fingers, hold both hands together, palms Place both fists, palms down at chest height.
Hold open hands, palms up, middle fingertips touching in front
up, fingers touching in front of body. Simultaneously twist at wrists and
Bend both hands at third knuckles and place
of body. Simultaneously twist at wrists and swing fingers down. swing fingers down. (W) Lower arms slightly. fingertips on chest. Move this formation downwards.

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Cross arms and place open hands on upper Move open dominant hand, bent at third Hold tips of cupped dominant hand, fingers spread, on waist. Flick Bring both fists together then move apart in
formation to palm up, twice. *Show tension in hand shape and
chest, palms on body. knuckles, thumb under, across chin. increase movement to suit the degree of emotion. arcs.
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mailman mailman mailwoman mailwoman

1) Shape non-dominant hand as for letterbox opening. Bend dominant 1) Shape non-dominant hand as for letterbox opening. Bend dominant 1) Extend dominant index and middle fingers, palm towards mouth. Move to palm down
1) Extend dominant index and middle fingers, palm towards mouth. Move to palm down
hand at knuckles, ‘post’ through non-dominant hand at shoulder position, on base of open non-dominant hand, palm up.*May use extended thumb hand at knuckles, ‘post’ through non-dominant hand at shoulder height. 2) position, on base of open non-dominant hand, palm up.*May use extended thumb instead of
index and middle fingers. 2) Move the fingertips of the open dominant hand down the same side
height. 2) Move dominant fist down slightly from chin. instead of index and middle fingers. 2) Move dominant fist down slightly from chin. Move the fingertips of the open dominant hand down the same side cheek.
cheek.

make man many many

Move dominant fist in small circles towards Extend dominant index finger and thumb. Bounce edge of Bend fingers of both hands, palms facing body,
body, hitting twice on non-dominant fist.
Move dominant fist down slightly from chin. dominant hand onto open palm of non-dominant hand, twice. quickly hit second joints of each hand together, twice.

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Spread fingers and thumbs for both hands and hold in front of body, palms down. Slide
dominant thumb and index finger along non-dominant ring finger, from finger tip to end of finger.
Bend dominant middle finger downwards. Hold cupped dominant hand, palm up, in front of Spread dominant hand and hold in front of body,
Move dominant hand up slightly and place, palm down, on the back of the non-dominant hand. Bounce hand down slightly, twice. body. Move hand backwards and forwards, twice. palm down. Twist this formation at wrist, twice.
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maybe me meat meat

Extend dominant thumb and little finger and hold in front Point to self using extended dominant index Crook dominant index and middle fingers. Point tip of extended dominant index finger into
of body, thumb up. Twist this formation at wrist, twice. finger. (Natural gesture). Place on dominant cheek. (N, Q) dominant side of neck, twice. (V, S, W, NT, T)

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Extend dominant little finger. Form an “O” with fingers and thumb of Bend dominant hand at third knuckles and place blade of little finger on fingers of open Hold both hands with fingers held behind thumbs in front of body,
Extend index finger of both hands, fingers pointing up,
non-dominant hand. “Stir” little finger of dominant hand into non- non-dominant hand in front of body, at shouder height. Move dominant hand down non- palms towards each other. Simultaneously flick fingernails off both
dominant formation. palms facing. Move hands together until knuckles touch. dominant in multiple short bouncing movements, as in showing the items on a list. thumbs, repeat movement with emphasis.

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Open dominant hand, fingers forward. Hold open non-dominant hand, Open and close both fists alternately in the Extend dominant index finger and thumb and lower this into cupped
Extend dominant index finger and move in an arc down
palm up, under dominant hand with middle finger extended upwards. non-dominant hand. Then, simultaneously lift dominant formation and
Bounce blade of dominant hand on extended non-dominant finger, twice. action of milking a cow. twist it several times. edge of index finger and thumb of open non-dominant hand.
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mine mine minister mirror

Place open dominant hand on chest, palm Place dominant fist on chest, palm towards Extend dominant index finger and thumb and draw Hold open dominant hand, palm facing body,
facing body, twice. body. across throat from non-dominant to dominant side. at side of face. Twist formation slightly, twice.

Monday
miserable miserable mobile phone Fingerspell “M” then “DAY”. Sweep open dominant hand, palm down
Place edge of index finger of open dominant hand, on chin and move Place edge of index finger of open dominant hand in front of face. Use index finger of dominant hand to swipe or tap on non-dominant or palm towards body, in an arc from waist height to shoulder height.
up and forward slightly. *May move this hand formation down in front Move this hand formation down in front of face with sad facial palm. Or place cupped dominant hand, palm facing in, to side of face
of face with sad facial expression. expression. near mouth. (Natural gesture).

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Extend thumb from fist of dominant hand, palm down. Hit formation twice Hold cupped hands, palm up, at waist and move Extend dominant index finger and thumb and hold this formation at
into relaxed non-dominant palm. Or may crook dominant index finger
around thumb and hit this formation twice into relaxed non-dominant palm. up and down, like a monkey. (Natural gesture). Fingerspell “M” head height. Move in a short downward arc, closing index finger onto
thumb.
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mop more morning morning

Cup dominant hand, fingers spread and place Place dominant hand, bent at third knuckles into armpit on opposite
Place dominant fist on top of non-dominant fist in Open dominant hand, move fingertips in a shallow arc from
side of body, and tap fingertips into armpit twice. *May use armpit on
front of body, and move fists together as if mopping. fingertips on centre chest. Move hand forward. waist to chest, dominant side. *May use two hands. (N, Q) dominant side of body. (V, S, W, NT, T)

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Point index fingers of both hands, palms down. Brush edge of Hold both fists, palms down, in front of body. Extend and crook dominant index finger. Hold at non-
dominant index finger along edge of non-dominant index finger, finish
with dominant hand in front of non-dominant hand.
Fingerspell M quickly, twice Bend wrists backwards, twice. dominant side of mouth and move from side to side, twice.

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Move both extended index fingers, palms down, from side
Place heel of open dominant hand, fingers spread, on thumb of
open non-dominant hand. Rock dominant hand side to side, slightly.
Place heel of open dominant hand, fingers spread, on thumb of
open non-dominant hand. Rock dominant hand side to side, slightly. Fingerspell M quickly, twice to side in opposite directions as though conducting music.
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my my nail polish name

Spread fingers of non-dominant hand, palm down, and hold underneath dominant hand. Close
Place open dominant hand on chest, palm Place dominant fist on chest, palm towards dominant ring and little finger to fist while extending dominant thumb and holding dominant
Place extended dominant index and middle fingers on ball of thumb. Place tips of this
formation on temple then move formation forward, turning palm away from body. NAME
index and middle fingers together. Brush fingertips of dominant index and middle fingers down
facing body, twice. body. back of non-dominant index finger, twice. (Specific) Finger spell initial letter, (see Finger Spelling Alphabet) or use Name Sign.

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Tap back of non-dominant upper hand with Move heel of open dominant hand down front Brush little finger edge of open dominant hand along back of open Tap fisted non-dominant hand with extended
open dominant fingers, twice. of chest and turn to palm down. non-dominant hand, turning palm down at end of movement. fingers of dominant, twice.

newspaper next next week next year

Bring both fists together then move apart in Crook dominant index finger around thumb, Extend index fingers of both hands, palms down. Bounce the Extend index fingers of both hands, dominant hand at shoulder height, non-dominant
dominant hand formation forward across the back of non-dominant hand palm down. Move dominant hand formation around non-dominant hand formation,
arcs. palm down. Turn formation to palm up. wrist. finishing with back of dominant hand resting onto non-dominant hand.
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night night nine nineteen

Sweep both open hands, palms facing body, in downward arcs Sweep open dominant hand, palm facing body, in a downward Extend thumb, index, middle and ring fingers Extend thumb, index, middle and ring fingers, palm toward
from near shoulder to waist. *May be done with palms down. arc from near shoulder to waist. *May be done with palm down. of dominant hand, palm toward body. body. Move this formation up and down in front of body, twice.

ninety no not now

Extend thumb, index, middle and ring fingers of dominant hand, palm Shake dominant fist, palm down, sideways in Shake dominant fist, palm down, sideways in Bend dominant hand at third knuckles. Place tips of this formation into
toward body. Move formation in a shallow arc away from body, palm non-dominant palm, then turn both formations up, while moving away
down. front of body. front of body. from each other.

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With thumbs meeting in the middle of forehead, index fingers Hold both extended index fingers in front of body, palms down, at waist height.
Place dominant fist on palm of non-dominant hand. extended, move hands apart with index fingers closing onto thumb on Alternately move each hand forward, bending and straightening index fingers
Hold extended dominant thumb, palm down at chest height.
Slide dominant fist to non-dominant finger tips. either side of head. as they move, several times. N.B. Fingers do not move in small circle. Make two small forward circles. *May use two hands.
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old on one open

Palms up, place back of open dominant hand Extend dominant index finger, finger pointing Open both hands, palms facing body and fingertips touching. Move
Crook and slightly spread index and middle fingers of
hands apart to finish with fingers pointing away from body. (Natural
dominant hand. Move this formation down in front of nose. firmly on palm of non-dominant hand. up, palm toward body (Natural gesture). gesture – mime the action).

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Extend dominant thumb. Place thumb on palm of non-dominant hand. Hold cupped dominant hand at corner of Hold cupped dominant hand at corner of Point dominant index finger, palm down, move away from body over
Move this formation towards fingertips. Use appropriate positioning for the top of barrier of open non-dominant hand. (Natural gesture – mime
this sign. mouth, palm forward, close to fist twice. mouth, palm forward, close to fist twice. the action).

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Hold dominant fist, palm up, in front of body. Pull formation towards Move relaxed open dominant hand, palm down, in forward Extend thumbs of both hands. Draw outlines of circles around Shake open dominant hand, fingers spread,
body, down, then up. (Natural gesture as if opening an oven door). arc over the back of the relaxed open non-dominant hand. eyes (not touching face), hands moving in opposite directions. twice in front of body or over location of pain.
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paint paint pants paper

Hold open hands, palms facing, in front of body, at shoulder height. While bending Move index and middle finger tips of dominant hand back Place open hands on thighs and move hands
fingers of dominant hand at third knuckle, move fingertips down non-dominant palm
and back up and down twice. Can also be with non-dominant palm up. and forward along palm of open non-dominant hand. up to waist, palms up.
Knock fists together, palms facing, twice.

parents
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Roll both open hands, palms facing body, in Fingerspell “M” and “F” Hold both fists at sides of body. Move hands, Close fingers onto thumbs of both hands and place on each side of
mouth. Move hands away from face, twisting to palms away from
circles around each other. arms and body in slight swinging motion. body, fingers spread.

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Extend index fingers and thumbs of both hands, place together in front Open both hands, back of dominant fingertips placed at base of non-
Extend thumb and little fingers of both hands and place at side of Place wrists of both open hands at waist level. Sweep hands
of body. Move hands apart and close index fingers onto thumbs, as dominant hand, palm up. Brush dominant fingertips down non-
head. Simultaneously wriggle formation as it moves up from body. away from body in small downward arcs, twice. (V, S, W, NT, T) though drawing a rectangle in the air. dominant palm, lift off, then slap dominant hand down, palms together.
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peanut butter peanut butter

path pay 1) Crook index and middle fingers of dominant hand. Tap fingertips of
1) Finger spell “P”. 2) Brush fingertips of open dominant
formation on side of mouth, twice. 2) Brush fingertips of open dominant
Place thumb into crooked index finger of fisted dominant hand. Place hand along lower palm of open non-dominant hand, twice.
Both hands open, palms facing, fingers pointing down – move hand along lower palm of open non-dominant hand, twice. (T)
this formation onto palm of non-dominant hand. Keep this formation
hands forward in a shallow arc, from about waist level. while moving dominant hand forward over non-dominant hand.

pear penguin people perhaps

Rock tips of extended dominant index and Place both open hands, palms down, arms straight, at Extend dominant index finger. Brush formation Extend dominant thumb and little finger and hold in front
middle fingers or corner of mouth, twice. sides of body. Move hands alternately in waddling motion. down tip of nose, twice. of body, thumb up. Twist this formation at wrist, twice.

perhaps person pie pig

Spread dominant hand and hold in front of body, Make a “C” with dominant index and thumb. Hold in front of body on Extend dominant thumb and move in a circle Move dominant fist in a small circle in front of
dominant side, palm facing forward. Move formation downwards from
palm down. Twist this formation at wrist, twice. shoulder height. above non-dominant palm. nose.
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pill pill pink pink

Make on “O” with index finger and thumb of dominant hand, other fingers Make an “O” with index finger and thumb of dominant hand. Move this Extend dominant index finger, palm down, place fingertip on dominant cheek,
Extend dominant index finger, palm towards body, place fingertip near
spread. Place this formation on palm of non-dominant hand. Move formation towards mouth whilst opening index finger and thumb to near mouth. Move the formation up and around cheek to finish near neck,
lips and crook finger as formation moves away from body. (N, Q) twisting hand to finish palm away and index finger pointing up. (V, S, W, NT, T)
dominant formation to mouth height and finish with all fingers spread. both sides.

pizza pizza place plasticine

Cup dominant hand, palm down and hold above open non-dominant Place open dominant hand on top of open non-dominant hand, palms
Hold open dominant hand, palm up, fingers pointing hand, palm up. Move dominant hand in small circles above non-
Hold open dominant hand, palm down, fingers spread, in
together, fingers pointing away from body. Alternately move hands
backwards, at shoulder height. Twist hand, twice. dominant hand while rubbing fingers against thumb. front of body. Move hand gently from side to side, twice. backwards and forwards twice in opposite directions.

plate platypus play playdough

Move extended dominant index finger in a Simultaneously move both open hands, palms Place open dominant hand on top of open non-dominant hand, palms
Place back of open dominant hand, palm down, bent at third
together, fingers pointing away from body. Alternately move hands
circle above palm of open non-dominant hand. knuckles, under chin. Close tips of fingers on to thumb, twice. up, in outward circles. backwards and forwards twice in opposite directions.
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playground please police police

Hold both fists at sides of body. Move hands, Move open dominant hand straight forward from Extend dominant index and middle fingers and thumb, and place Clench both fists and hold, crossed at the wrists, in front of body.
around non-dominant wrist. Trace tips of this formation across back of Palms facing up. Drop dominant arm down onto non-dominant wrist.
arms and body in slight swinging motion. chin, while closing into a fist. May use “thanks” non-dominant wrist with slight upward movement (like handcuffs). (T)

postman postman postwoman

possum 1) Shape non-dominant hand as for letterbox opening. Bend dominant
hand at knuckles, ‘post’ through non-dominant hand at shoulder
1) Extend dominant index and middle fingers, palm towards mouth. Move to palm down 1) Shape non-dominant hand as for letterbox opening. Bend dominant
hand at knuckles, ‘post’ through non-dominant hand at shoulder height. 2)
position, on base of open non-dominant hand, palm up.*May use extended thumb
Extend index fingers of both hands. Crook dominant finger slightly and height. 2) Move dominant fist down slightly from chin. instead of index and middle fingers. 2) Move dominant fist down slightly from chin. Move the fingertips of the open dominant hand down the same side cheek.
rest it on tip of non-dominant finger. Swing dominant hand backwards
and forwards, twice without losing contact with non-dominant finger.

postwoman
1) Extend dominant index and middle fingers, palm towards mouth. Move to palm down
position, on base of open non-dominant hand, palm up.*May use extended thumb instead of
potato present present
index and middle fingers. 2) Move the fingertips of the open dominant hand down the same side
cheek. Extend and crook dominant index finger. Stroke down Extend index and middle fingers of both hands. Circle Open both hands, palms facing body and roll hands
side of non-dominant extended index finger, twice. fingers around each other then pull apart as if tying a bow. around each other. (Natural gesture – gift wrapping).
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priest problem problem pub

Extend dominant index finger and thumb and draw Tap fingertips of open dominant hand on upper Tap fingertips of open dominant hand on back of non- Extend dominant thumb, tap thumb tip below
across throat from non-dominant to dominant side. non-dominant arm, twice. dominant hand, twice. *May tap twice on non-dominant wrist. lips, twice.

pudding pudding pull purple

Extend dominant thumb and place thumb tip on non-dominant cheek Slightly cup both hands in front of body. With palms facing, hold Extend dominant index and middle fingers, palm down. Place this
near mouth, palm facing away from body. Move formation backwards dominant formation above non-dominant formation. Bounce dominant
Hold dominant fist in front of body. Pull back formation on open non-dominant hand, palm up, and move dominant
across mouth. hand off stationary non-dominant hand, twice. towards body. (Natural gesture -– mime the action). fingers in a small circle.

push put puzzle (inset) puzzle (interlocking)

Place both open hands at shoulder height, palms facing away from Place dominant fingertips on ball of thumb, palm down, move forward Place dominant fingertips on thumb. Bounce this formation on and off
Place both open hands, palms down and bent at wrists, at upper
body. Simultaneously push both hands forward. (Natural gesture – opening hand and fingers. (Natural gesture – mime the action). *Note palm of non-dominant hand as though removing/replacing puzzle
mime the action). directionality, placement and shape. pieces. (Natural gesture for simple puzzle).
chest height. Slide fingers of each hand between each other.
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pyjamas quarrel quick quiet

Rest open dominant hand against the same side ear. Twist hand to Point dominant index finger and rest in front of
Extend little fingers of both hands and move formations Extend index fingers of both hands. Quickly tap index finger
sweep back of hand down and off body to finish with palm down,
fingers spread and pointing forward. *May use both hands. in forward circles around each other, palms facing body. of dominant hand onto index finger of non-dominant hand. lips. (Natural gesture).

rabbit radiator radio rain

Extend dominant index, middle fingers and thumb. Place tip of thumb Place open dominant hand on chin then hold Place dominant hand, fingers bent and slightly Place both slightly cupped hands, fingers spread and palms down,
onto temple – bend index and middle fingers forward and back, twice. both hands as in front of heater to warm them. spread, near ear. above shoulder height. Move formations down several times.

raincoat
rainbow 1) Place both slightly cupped hands, fingers spread and palm facing down, above shoulder
height. Move formations down several times 2) Place both fists on upper chest, palm towards
body, move from shoulders to middle of chest in a shallow arc. (Natural gesture – pulling front of
read ready
Hold open dominant hand, palm facing body, fingers spread and jacket together). Extend dominant index and middle fingers, fingers spread. Move Form an “O” with dominant middle finger and thumb, palm up, at chest
thumb closed, at shoulder height on non-dominant side. Sweep these fingertips in a wide zigzag across palm of open non-dominant height. Simultaneously drop hand and flick finger off thumb. * Can be
formation across body in an arc. hand, from thumb to little finger. done with both hands.
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refrigerator
red red refrigerator 1) Make a fist with dominant hand as though gripping a handle. Move
hand towards body, then back. 2) Hold both arms bent, hands in fists.
Place extended dominant index finger on chin. Place crooked extended index finger of dominant hand Make a fist with dominant hand as though gripping Move formation in quick, short sideways movements, several times.
Move in a small circle.(V, S, W, NT, T) below lower lip. Pull formation down chin, twice. (N. Q) a handle. Move hand towards body, then back.

remember rhinoceros rice ride

Slightly open and close dominant fist, palm Cross extended dominant index and middle fingers, palm facing body. Use natural gesture to show the type of ride. For ride a horse – see
Extend dominant thumb and little finger. Place thumb on
Place this formation above open non-dominant hand, palm up, at “Horse Riding”. *Must make sense visually. Ride a horse, ride a
away, on forehead of same side, twice. nose, then move formation forward and up in a small arc. waist height. Move dominant formation in small forward circles. bicycle, ride a scooter.

right road room round

Extend thumb of dominant fist, palm down, and hold above open non- Place dominant hand at head height, palm toward centre, fingers bent Extend dominant index finger. Draw a circle in
Both hands open, palms facing, fingers pointing down – move
dominant hand, palm up, at waist height. Move dominant formation at third knuckles, thumb on edge of index finger. Move formation away
onto non-dominant hand. hands forward in a shallow arc, from about waist level. from body slightly. front of body. (Natural gesture).
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rubbish rude rude run

Place backs of open hands close together, fingers pointing Extend dominant little finger, palm facing body, and hold at Extend dominant thumb and crook dominant Move fists in alternate forward circles, as if
down, in front of waist. Close hands together, twice. chest height. Move formation in small horizontal circles. index finger. Pinch cheek, same side. running. (Natural gesture – mime the action).

sad sad safe same

Place edge of index finger of open dominant hand, on chin and move Place edge of index finger of open dominant hand in front of face. Point index fingers of both hands palms down
up and forward slightly. *May move this hand formation down in front Move this hand formation down in front of face with sad facial
Move blade of slightly cupped dominant hand, across
of face with sad facial expression. expression. open palm of non-dominant hand towards body. and tap sides of index fingers together, twice.

sand sandwich sandwich santa

Open both hands, bent at third knuckles, thumbs under. Place fingers Place slightly cupped dominant hand, palm up,
Brush ball of dominant thumb across fingertips while moving arm Place both open hands, palms facing each other slightly apart.
of non-dominant hand between fingers and thumb of dominant hand.
up slowly – end with a fist, thumb resting on edge of index finger. Move formation from dominant to non-dominant side in front of chin. Move dominant hand down twice onto non-dominant hand. on chin. Bounce formation down, twice.
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Saturday
Fingerspell “S” then “DAY”. Sweep open dominant hand, palm down
sauce sausage scared
or palm towards body, in an arc from waist height to shoulder height. Place extended index fingertips and thumb tips of both hands Cup dominant hand, fingers spread. Bounce fingertips on upper chest,
Cup dominant hand, palm facing away from body. Hold at
together, open and close fingers and thumbs twice, while moving twice. *Show tension in hand shape and increase movement to suit
chest height and shake diagonally down several times. hands apart. the degree of emotion.

school scissors seal second

Move open dominant hand, palm toward head, Extend and spread dominant index and middle fingers, palm facing
Move dominant index and middle fingers, in a cutting action, Place both open hands below waist, palms facing and away from body. Move formation up slightly and turning palm to face
diagonally at side of face, twice. while moving hand forward. * Mime cutting with scissors. fingers pointing down. Slap hands together, twice. body.

see seven seventeen seventy

Move dominant index finger forward from eye. (Natural Extend index finger and crook thumb of Extend index finger and crook thumb of dominant hand, palm toward Extend dominant thumb and index finger, palm toward body.
gesture). * May use index and middle fingers slightly apart. dominant hand, palm toward body. body. Move this formation up and down in front of body, twice. Move formation in a shallow arc away from body, palm down.
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sex shark she sheep

Extend and spread index and middle fingers of both hands and place Hold open dominant hand, fingers pointing up, palm facing body, at Extend dominant little finger and thumb – move tip
Point dominant index finger, palm down. Point to the person and move
dominant formation on top of non-dominant formation at chest height, palms shoulder height. Sweep formation in an arc to finish with palm facing
facing towards body. Move formation forwards and backwards, twice. index finger down slightly for added emphasis. (Natural gesture). of little finger back from corner of mouth, twice.
away from body.

shell shirt shit shoes

Cup both hands, fingers spread. Place dominant formation inside non- Place extended thumb and index finger of dominant hand on chest, Make a fist with dominant hand, thumb extended. Rub this formation
Crook and spread dominant index and middle fingers. Hold
dominant formation. Close fingers and thumb of dominant hands as it palm towards body. Move formation down slightly and close index along side of extended non-dominant index finger, twice. (V, S, W, NT,
moves away and twists. finger and thumb together. at side of head and move formations down from temples. T)

shoes shop shop shorts

Hold cupped dominant hand, palm down, in front of open non- Tap dominant fist against non-dominant palm, Tap dominant fist against non-dominant palm, Place blade of open dominant hand, bent at third knuckles, at top
dominant hand, palm down. Move dominant hand forward to fit over
non-dominant hand. twice. twice. of thigh. Tap thigh twice moving up slightly. *May use two hands.
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show shower shower shut

Bounce dominant hand slightly cupped, above Bounce dominant hand slightly cupped, above With both hands open, place non-dominant hand fingernails on heel of
Extend dominant index finger and place on cheek under eye
dominant hand. Close dominant hand to rest on back of non-dominant
on same side. Move hand forward while spreading fingers. head, twice. head, twice. hand. (Natural gesture – mime the action).

sick sign signing silly

Open and spread fingers of both hands and hold together in front of Open and spread fingers of both hands and hold together in front of Spread fingers of dominant hand, palm away from
Extend dominant little finger. Slide little finger edge body, palms facing – with a continuous movement, move formation in body, palms facing – with a continuous movement, move formation in
down same side of upper chest. * May use two hands. forward circles alternately. forward circles alternately. body. Place thumb at temple and wriggle fingers.

silly sing singlet sister

Extend and crook dominant index finger and place near Move tips of extended dominant index and middle fingers Extend dominant index finger and thumb and hold close together, near Tap side of crooked dominant index finger on
temple. Tap finger formation on side of head, twice. upwards from corner of mouth in two shallow arcs. shoulder. Move down to show outline of strap. *May use both hands. bridge of nose, twice.
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sit six sixteen sixty

Make a dominant fist, extend and crook Make a fist with dominant hand, extend and crook thumb, palm
Place open dominant hand on back of non-dominant hand Make a dominant fist, extend and crook thumb, palm toward
towards body. Move this formation in a shallow arc away from body,
and move formation down slightly. *With directionality. thumb, palm toward body. body. Move this formation up and down in front of body, twice. palm down.

skirt skirt sky slide

Place both open hands, palms down, on waist, fingers in front of Move open dominant hand in an arc above the Rest open dominant hand, palm down, at wrist of relaxed non-
waist, thumbs behind. Simultaneously move both hands down and out
Place blade of open dominant hand on waist. Move dominant hand, palm down. Slide dominant hand down non-dominant
slightly. hand away from body, turning to palm down. head, from non-dominant to dominant side. hand to the fingertips.

slipper slippery dip slow snail

Slide open dominant hand, palm down, across Rest open dominant hand, palm down, at wrist of relaxed non- Move fingers of open dominant hand, palm down, Crook index fingers of both hands around thumbs and place
dominant hand, palm down. Slide dominant hand down non-dominant
slightly cupped non-dominant hand, palm up. hand to the fingertips. up non-dominant forearm. Keep action slow. these formations on top of head. Straighten index fingers.
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snake snow soap socks

Rub fingertips of open dominant hand on opposite Crook index fingers of both hands around thumbs and hold these
Crook dominant index and middle fingers behind thumb, Open both hands, hold above side of head, palms forward,
formations at chest height, palm down. Simultaneously twist
with back of hand held against chin. Flick fingers off thumb. wriggle fingers while moving hands in a zig-zag formation. upper arm. Position of rubbing action may vary. formations to finish with palms up, as though pulling up socks.

sofa sofa soft soft drink

Place both fists, palms down at chest height. Bend both hands at third knuckles and place Move fingers and thumb of dominant hand toward each other, Form an “O” with dominant index finger and thumb, other fingers spread, palm down. Cup
non-dominant hand. Drop dominant formation into dominant cup hand, then lift dominant
Lower arms slightly. fingertips on chest. Move this formation downwards. twice, but do not touch together. *May use both hands. hand up, open hand, palm down, and drop this formation onto non-dominant hand.

solid solid some song

Place dominant fingertips on thumb tip, palm up. Simultaneously move
Place crooked extended dominant index finger, near side of Press ball of extended dominant thumb into palm of non- Move tips of extended dominant index and middle fingers
hand down and away from body as thumb moves across each fingertip,
face. Swing formation in an arc to tap chin, palm facing body. dominant hand. Move whole formation diagonally with stress. finishing with a closed hand. Repeat action. *May just move hand down. upwards from corner of mouth in two shallow arcs.
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soon sore sorry spaghetti

Crook dominant index finger around thumb, and hold Shake open dominant hand, fingers spread, Cup dominant hand, fingers slightly spread, palm toward Extend and spread dominant index, middle and ring fingers pointing down. Lower
this formation close to open non-dominant hand, palm up. Circle extended dominant
at shoulder height. Bend hand forward at wrist, twice. twice in front of body or over location of pain. body. Move in front of face in two short diagonal movements. fingers above stationary palm, then lift towards mouth, fingers pointing up.

special spider spoon stamp

Form an “O” shape with the index fingers and thumbs of both hands. Crook and slightly spread dominant fingers, palm down. Place on wrist Move tips of extended dominant index and middle Extend dominant index and middle fingers, palm towards mouth. Move
Hold these formations at shoulder height in front of body and move of open non-dominant hand, palm down. Run dominant fingers up to palm down position, on base of open non-dominant hand, palm
forward twice with emphasis. non-dominant forearm. fingers in small forward circles in front of chin. up.*May use extended thumb instead of index and middle fingers.

stand stand up stars start

Open hands, palms up. Move hands upwards. Flick middle finger of dominant hand off ball of thumb, several times,
Extend dominant index and middle fingers and “stand” while holding hand above and in front of head. Can be done with all
Extend index fingers of both hands – move formation
tips of this formation on palm of non-dominant hand. (Natural gesture) fingers and using both hands. forward so that index fingers are pointing diagonally down.
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start stop street sugar

Place both open hands, fingertips touching, at Move open dominant hand forward, palm away Both hands open, palms facing, fingers pointing down – move Extend dominant index and middle fingers,
waist height. Move hands apart. from body, from shoulder height. (Natural gesture). hands forward in a shallow arc, from about waist level. palm up. Shake slightly side to side. (N, Q)

suncream
sugar sultana sun 1) Flick fingernails of dominant hand off ball of thumb while moving hand
diagonally down from head height. 2) Rub fingertips of open dominant
Form an “O” with tips of index fingers and thumbs of both hands and hand on opposite upper arm. Position of rubbing action may vary.
Touching cheek, move fingertips of the dominant place these formations together at chest height. Move dominant hand
Flick fingernails of dominant hand off ball of thumb
hand onto thumb, twice. (V, S, W, NT, T) to mouth. Rock dominant formation on chin. while moving hand diagonally down from head height.

sunglasses sunscreen
Sunday 1) Flick fingernails of dominant hand off ball of thumb while moving hand diagonally
down from head height. 2) Make “C” shape with index finger and thumb of dominant
1) Flick fingernails of dominant hand off ball of thumb while moving hand
diagonally down from head height. 2) Rub fingertips of open dominant
sure
hand, put up to eye as though around glasses frame. *May use both hands. hand on opposite upper arm. Position of rubbing action may vary.
Bring open hands (as if for prayer) together Open both hands. Move blade of open dominant hand
with emphasis. down onto palm of non-dominant hand in front of body.
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surprise swim swimming pool swim

Place open hands in front of body, palms down – move hands in Place open hands in front of body, palms down – move hands in
Place palm of open dominant hand, fingers spread, outwards circles or arcs as though swimming breast stroke. (Natural outwards circles or arcs as though swimming breast stroke. (Natural
Place open hands in front of body, palms down – move hands
on chest. Move hand away from body with emphasis. gesture). gesture). in circles as though swimming freestyle. (Natural gesture).

swimming costume
swimming pool 1) Place open hands in front of body, palms down – move hands in outwards circles or arcs as
though swimming breast stroke. (Natural gesture). 2) Hold open hands, palm down, in front of
body. Brush thumbs of both hands down upper body, twice. *May use little fingers instead of
swing t-shirt
Place open hands in front of body, palms down – move hands
thumbs, palms up.
Hold both fists at sides of body. Move hands, Place blade of open dominant hand, palm up, on non-dominant upper
in circles as though swimming freestyle. (Natural gesture). arms and body in slight swinging motion. arm. Draw dominant hand across arm towards body, then tap arm.

table tablet tablet take

Make on “O” with index finger and thumb of dominant hand, other fingers Make an “O” with index finger and thumb of dominant hand. Move this Open dominant hand, palm down, in front of body. Simultaneously
Place open hands together, palms down. Move hands spread. Place this formation on palm of non-dominant hand. Move formation towards mouth whilst opening index finger and thumb to move dominant hand towards chest, palm down, while making a fist.
apart, then turn palms facing and move downwards. dominant formation to mouth height and finish with all fingers spread. both sides. (Natural gesture – mime the action).
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talk tape taxi tea

Move tip of extended dominant index finger Extend thumbs and place thumb tips together in front of Hold clenched dominant fist, palm facing away, in front of Place tips of dominant index finger and thumb together, other fingers spread,
palm towards centre. Move this formation from non-dominant palm to mouth
forward away from mouth. body, palms down. Move thumbs apart with a slight twist. forehead. Open with spread fingers then clench fist closed, twice. and back. (Natural gesture – mime dipping a teabag if more appropriate).

television
teacher teddy telephone
Extend dominant index finger and thumb and move this Extend index fingers of both hands, trace the Extend dominant little finger and thumb. Hold formation at side of Fingerspell “T” + “V”
head. (Natural gesture – mime using mobile phone or smart phone if
formation backwards and forwards at side of head. outline of rounded ears on head. more appropriate).

ten ten thanks that

Close tips of fingers onto thumb of dominant Tuck thumb into palm of dominant hand, palm Point dominant index finger, palm down. Point to the object or place
Move fingertips of open dominant hand, palm towards and move index finger down slightly for added emphasis. (Natural
hand, palm away. Open hand, fingers straight. away. Close fingers over thumb, twice. body, forward from chin, once. * May use two hands. gesture).
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them there these they

Point dominant index finger, away from body, palm down. Point dominant index finger away from body, Point dominant index finger, palm down. Move finger Point dominant index finger, away from body, palm down.
Sweep formation across to indicate group. (Natural gesture). palm down. (Natural gesture). in a circle to indicate items. (Natural gesture). Sweep formation across to indicate group. (Natural gesture).

thick thin thin think

Bend both hands at third knuckles, thumbs under, palms down, fingers Place both extended index fingers and thumbs together. Place fingertips of Form “O” with dominant index fingertip and thumb Hold tip of pointed dominant index finger on
pointing to each other. Place hands at neck height, then dominant hand formation on top of non-dominant fingertips. Simultaneously
simultaneously move hands away from body with emphasis. move dominant formation upwards and non-dominant formation down. tip. Move this formation down in front of chin. temple, palm down.

thirsty thirteen thirty this

Extend dominant index finger and place under Extend dominant index, middle and ring fingers, fingers spread, palm Point dominant index finger, palm down. Point to the object or place
Extend index, middle and ring fiinger, palm toward body.
towards body. Move formation in a shallow arc away from body, palm and move index finger down slightly for added emphasis. (Natural
chin. Stroke down neck. Move this formation up and down in front of body, twice. down. gesture).
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those three through throw

Point dominant index finger, palm down. Move finger Extend dominant index, middle and ring finger, fingers pointing up, Move open dominant hand forward between middle and Mime holding a specific item and then throwing it. May use
in a circle to indicate items. (Natural gesture). hold fingers slightly apart, palm towards body. (Natural gesture). ring fingers of open non-dominant hand in front of body. two hands, if required. (Natural gesture – mime the action).

Thursday
Fingerspell “T” + “H” then “DAY”. Sweep open dominant hand, palm
down or palm towards body, in an arc from waist height to shoulder
height. ticket tiger time
Extend index fingers and thumbs of both hands, place together in front Tap extended dominant index finger tip on
of body. Move hands apart and close index fingers onto thumbs, as
Spread and crook both hands, palms down. “Walk”
though drawing a rectangle in the air. these formations away from body, alternately. non-dominant wrist, twice. (Natural gesture).

time tin tiny tired

Cup both hands, palms facing, at chest height. Extend dominant index finger and thumb, finger and thumb held close
Extend dominant thumb and index finger. Place dominant thumb Place dominant finger tips on chest. Twist hand down
together. Hold at chest height and may move forward with stress.
in palm of non-dominant hand and swivel formation to palm down. Move formation down. (Natural gesture – mime the action). until blade of hand rests on chest. *May use both hands.
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toast
tissue Extend dominant index, middle and ring fingers and spread slightly, palm down. Hold open non-
dominant hand in front of body, palm away from body, fingers pointing upwards. Move dominant
today today
fingers to touch non-dominant palm. Turn non-dominant to palm facing body, dominant fingers
Move open dominant hand, bent at third knuckles and palm down, in forward Bend dominant hand at third knuckles. Tap tips of
arc to open non-dominant hand. Move dominant hand away while closing
touch back of non-dominant hand. *May then touch palm again.
Point dominant index finger and arm, palm away from
fingertips onto thumb, twice. (Natural gesture as if taking tissue out of box). this formation into non-dominant palm, twice. (N, Q) body, move from side to side, twice, at head height.

toilet tomato tomato tomorrow

Fingerspell “T” quickly, twice, dominant index Place extended dominant index finger on palm of slightly cupped non- Point dominant index finger, finger up. Move index finger down body Crook dominant index finger, palm facing
dominant hand. Roll dominant hand once, away from body. (V, S, W, from lips to palm of slightly cupped dominant hand. Roll dominant
finger on edge or middle of non-dominant hand. NT, T) hand once, away from body. backwards. Brush in a forward arc off cheek.

tonight tonight tortoise towel

Extend index finger of dominant hand. Hold in front of body, finger up, Extend and crook dominant index and middle fingers, palm facing
Open both hands, palms down. Place dominant hand on top of non- Close both fists and hold at shoulder height. Move fists, alternately,
palm away. Move index finger down in an arc to non-dominant side, body. Hold formation in front of nose and move toward face, twice. (V,
dominant hand, thumbs extended. Simultaneously rotate both thumbs. from side to side as if rubbing back with a towel. (Natural gesture).
like the sun going down. *May use two hands. W, S, NT, T)
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town train train (steam) tram

Crook and spread dominant index and middle fingers, palm facing Crook dominant index finger, palm away from body and hook it around
Touch fingertips of open hands, thumbs closed, together twice, while Make fists with both hands. Move dominant fist in small circle
centre. Move formation forward from the temple. (Sometimes two extended non-dominant index finger, palm facing body. Move whole
moving both hands to the non-dominant side at about chest height. to represent wheel turning. Non-dominant fist remains still.
hands are used). **May be used for diesel train. formation away from body.

tree tree trouble trouble

Place non-dominant hand, palm down, under upright Place both slightly cupped hands, fingers spread, at Tap fingertips of open dominant hand on upper Tap fingertips of open dominant hand on back of non-
dominant forearm, wriggle fingers of dominant hand. head height. Move hands apart and down in small arcs. non-dominant arm, twice. dominant hand, twice. *May tap twice on non-dominant wrist.

Tuesday
trousers truck tube Fingerspell “T” then “DAY”. Sweep open dominant hand, palm down or
Place palm of open dominant hand on upper leg. Pull hand up leg to Place palms of both open hands together, fingers pointing up. Slide Cup dominant hand and place on slightly cupped non-dominant hand palm towards body, in an arc from waist height to shoulder height.
finish at waist height, hand slightly bent away from body. *May use dominant hand down non-dominant hand and away to finish with hand at waist height, palm up. Move dominant hand up, non-dominant hand
both hands clenched. (Natural gesture). bent at third knuckles, palm down. remains stationary.
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turn off turn on turn over turtle

Mime the action, example shown turn off the music by turning a Mime the action, example shown turn on a light at Mime the action, example shown turning over an item using an open Open both hands, palms down. Place dominant hand on top of non-
dial with the dominant hand. (Natural gesture – mime the action). the light switch. (Natural gesture – mime the action). hand, palm down to palm up. (Natural gesture – mime the action). dominant hand, thumbs extended. Simultaneously rotate both thumbs.

TV
twelve twenty two
Fingerspell “T” + “V” Extend index and middle fingers, palm toward body. Extend dominant index and middle fingers, fingers spread, palm
Extend dominant index and middle fingers, fingers pointing up,
towards body. Move formation in a shallow arc away from body, palm
Move this formation up and down in front of body, twice. down. hold fingers slightly apart, palm toward body. (Natural gesture).

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Close both hands and place dominant hand on top Extend little fingers of both hands and place in front of Move relaxed open dominant hand, palm up, in a forward Bend both hands at third knuckles, palms up. Touch tips of fingers at
of non-dominant hand. Move dominant hand up. body, palms facing each other. Tap little fingertips, twice. arc below the relaxed open non-dominant hand, palm down. upper thigh. Lift away from body slightly, move up and touch at waist.
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Extend dominant index finger and place, palm away from body, on Point extended dominant index finger up.
Touch tips of fingers and thumbs together, palms down. Hold at upper Open both hands, fingers spread and place fingers on
forehead. Move formation in small arc while turning to palm facing
thigh. Lift away from body slightly, move up and touch at waist. (T) upper chest. Simultaneously brush both hands down body. Move formation up. (Natural gesture).
body.

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Point to self using extended dominant index finger and move the Bend dominant hand at third knuckles, thumb under, palm down. Extend and spread dominant index and middle fingers. Brush Extend and spread dominant index and middle fingers and place in
same finger in a sweeping motion to indicate the others. (Natural Place hand at neck height, then move hand away from body with fingertips of formation across palm of open non-dominant hand, palm crook of non-dominant arm. Move dominant hand formation in an arc
gesture). * May use two hands emphasis. up, towards body. to finish on upper arm.

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Extend thumb of dominant fist, palm down. Rest dominant thumb Form and O with thumb and fingers, place on chest . Move formation Place open dominant hand, fingers spread, on abdomen. Move Place thumb into crooked index finger of fisted dominant hand. Place
under non-dominant fist, palm up. Move dominant formation in an arc up centre of chest and off in a forward arc to finish palm up. *May use formation up centre of chest and off in a forward arc to finish palm up. this formation onto palm of non-dominant hand. Keep this formation
to finish on top of non-dominant fingers. two hands. *May use two hands. while moving dominant hand forward over non-dominant hand.
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Bounce open dominant hand, palm down, in front of dominant “Walk” extended dominant index and middle Move heel of open dominant hand down front Place dominant fist against cheek. Rock hand
side, twice. *May use both hands. (Natural gesture). fingers along palm of open non-dominant hand. of chest and turn to palm down. from side to side, twice.

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Mime washing the part of the body or object. Extend thumb and little finger of dominant hand. Hold Hold dominant hand near face, palm facing mouth. Move Stroke edge of extended crooked dominant
(Natural gesture – mime the action). hand in front of body, thumb down and twist wrist, twice. fingertips of the dominant hand onto thumb, twice. (N, Q) index finger down cheek, twice. (V, S, W, NT, T)

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Cup both hands, palms facing body, and hold near each other to one Point to self using extended dominant index finger and move the Hold both hands, fingers slightly spread and palms facing away from Form an “O” with dominant index finger and thumb, rest of fingers extended
side of face. Move formation from side to side in an arc. As action is same finger in a sweeping motion to indicate the others. (Natural body, at chest height. Simultaneously move both hands from side to and spread. Sweep “O” formation up back of non-dominant ring finger, non-
repeated, each arc becomes smaller. gesture). * May use two hands side several times. dominant hand fingers spread, palm down, as if putting on a ring.
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Wednesday weekend
Fingerspell “W” then “DAY”. Sweep open dominant hand, palm down
week Fingerspell “W” then close hands with thumbs wet
or palm towards body, in an arc from waist height to shoulder height. extended. Bring knuckles together with emphasis.
WEEK – Fingerspell “W” Open dominant hand, palm up. Simultaneously close tips of fingers
to thumb, twice, and lower hand slightly. *May use both hands.

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Place wrist of dominant hand, with fingers resting on thumb, on wrist
of open non-dominant hand, palm down. Move dominant formation up
Point dominant index finger, palm away from body, at mid Hold relaxed open hands, palm down in front of body Open dominant hand, fingers spread. Place extended non-dominant
chest height. Move formation at wrist from side to side, twice. and simultaneously move hands up and out, palms up. index finger into palm of dominant hand. Twist dominant hand once.
non-dominant forearm to finish with fingers opening.

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Mime pushing wheelchair wheels – propelling Indicate wheels of wheelchair with extended Place open dominant hand, fingers spread, with tip of little finger on
Open both hands, palms up. Simultaneously move each
dominant side cheek. Alternately place all fingertips quickly onto
movement with both arms. (Natural gesture). index fingers of both hands at each side of body. cheek, twice. hand from side to side, in opposite directions, twice.
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Place dominant thumb and index fingertips together, other fingers Tap crooked extended index finger of Point dominant index finger, palm facing body.
Extend dominant thumb and little finger, palm down extended and spread. Place tips of this formation on side of neck and
and move this formation from side to side, twice. rock formation, twice. dominant hand on down chin, twice. (N, Q) Move hand in small forward circles.

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Extend dominant index finger and thumb. Stroke lapel Hold slightly cupped dominant hand, palm away from body at shoulder Simultaneously wave both open hands, palms Bounce blade of open dominant hand, thumb closed, on index finger edge
of open non-dominant hand, twice, in front of body. Emphasise the opening
of same side downwards with tip of thumb, twice. height. Turn hand to facing body while forcefully closing into fist. facing body, at either side of face. or closing movement of signs for ‘to open’ or ‘to close’ the ‘window’.

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Move the fingertips of the open dominant hand Hit blade of open dominant hand on base of thumb of open non-
Extend thumb, index and middle fingers of both hands. Use Extend and slightly crook index, middle and ring fingers, palms
dominant hand, thumb closed, twice; non-dominant arm diagonally
the dominant formation to clasp the non-dominant formation. down the same side cheek. down. Move hands in alternate small arcs away from body. across body, blade down.
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Hit blade of open dominant hand on base of thumb of open non- Open both hands, palms down, thumbs folded in, index finger edges Extend dominant index finger. Place this formation on back of non- Extend and crook dominant index finger. Twist
dominant hand, thumb closed, twice; non-dominant arm diagonally touching. Simultaneously move hands apart to make arcs at upper dominant wrist, hand open, palm down. Slide dominant hand along
across body, blade down. chest height, to finish with palms up, blades of hands touching. arm by bending index finger in and out as it moves up arm. this formation near temple of same side.

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Extend and spread index, middle and ring fingers of dominant hand. Place
Form an “O” with index and thumb of dominant hand. Move along Extend dominant little finger, palm toward body, finger pointing up, in Form an “O” with index fingers and thumbs of both hands, palms
on top of “O” formed with fingers and thumb of non-dominant hand. Lift
dominant formation off non-dominant hand and formation to same position. above palm of open non-dominant hand as though writing/drawing. front of body. Move formation forward by twisting hand to palm away. down. Roll formations so that palms are facing – repeat twice.

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Fingerspell “Y” with a downward stress, and Close dominant index fingertip onto thumb, other fingers spread. Move dominant fist, palm down, up and down
Extend dominant index finger, palm down, move
Place tip of this formation on temple and swivel formation several
hold still in front of body. formation in small circles beside head near cheek. (N, Q) times. (V, S, W, NT, T) from the wrist, twice.
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Point extended dominant index finger towards Extend dominant index, middle finger and thumb. Rest fingers on tip
Clench dominant fist, extend thumb. Place at edge Extend dominant index finger, palm facing forward. Bring
of nose. Move hand forward and down to finish with fingertips and
of mouth, move formation back in two jerks. (N, Q) formation straight out from cheek. (V, S, W, NT, T) person or people. (Natural gesture). thumb contacting.

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Dominant hand in fist, palm out. Move forward Dominant hand in fist, palm out. Move forward Extend and spread dominant index and middle fingers. Move this
formation across body twice, moving hand position down slightly on
Open both hands. Move blade of open dominant hand
towards person or object. towards person or object. repeat action. down onto palm of non-dominant hand in front of body.

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letter e letter f letter g letter h

letter i letter j letter k letter l

letter m letter n letter o letter p

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letter q letter r letter s letter t

letter u letter v letter w letter x

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Clap heels of open cupped hands together Hold dominant hand at mid chest height with tips of fingers resting on
letter y letter z twice, hands moving in small outward circles.
thumb tip. Move formation upwards quickly, opening hand and
spreading fingers, twice. *May use both hands.