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sign language

NOUN
language using movements of hands and face
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The SNP's Karen Adam, carer to her deaf father, made her statement in sign language.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

"Our language at home is sign language. When I'm not here they talk to each other in English, but they naturally switch to sign language when I come home," said Anthony.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Anthony, a Belfast-based sports coach, and his wife, Kristina, who is a registered language interpreter, brought their three children up using sign language.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

The first hurdle if he ends up staying in Colombia, is that he and his mother will have to learn Colombian sign language, which differs from American sign language.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

She had done that a few times by mistake, and once her tongue had swelled up so much she had to talk to Mo in sign language for two days.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke




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