fingerspelling

English

noun
Definitions
  • The practice of representing the letters of the alphabet using just the hands to spell out words.
  • Any system for representing the letters of the alphabet using just the hands.
  • A representation of the spelling of a word using just the hands.

Etymology

Compound from English finger + English spelling.

Origin

English

spelling

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