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fingerspell

American  
[fing-ger-spel] / ˈfɪŋ gərˌspɛl /

verb (used with or without object)

  1. to communicate by fingerspelling.


Etymology

Origin of fingerspell

finger + spell 1

Example Sentences

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The lens also offers a tool to help you fingerspell words and one to help you memorize which handshapes are which letter.

From The Verge • Apr. 7, 2022

The lesson I tried taught me to fingerspell the alphabet.

From The Verge • Apr. 7, 2022

Snap The AR Lenses will help Snap users learn to fingerspell their names, along with common words like “love,” “hug,” and “smile.”

From The Verge • Sep. 21, 2021

To mark the International Week of the Deaf, Snapchat has created custom stickers and three AR Lenses to encourage users to fingerspell, the company said Tuesday.

From The Verge • Sep. 21, 2021

In the footage they are both smiling as their family and friends, many from Hull Deaf Club, surround them and fingerspell rapidly to each other.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2014