asl

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Noun asl has 1 sense

ASL, American sign language - the sign language used in the United States
--₁ is a kind of sign language, signing
--₁ has parts: manual alphabet, finger alphabet

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ASL

Definition

ASL stands for American Sign Language. It is a complete, natural language used by members of the deaf community in the United States and parts of Canada. ASL is a visual language that incorporates a system of hand gestures, facial expressions, and body movements to communicate meaning.

Parts of Speech

Noun: ASL is commonly used as a noun to refer to the language itself.
Abbreviation: ASL is also used as an abbreviation for American Sign Language.

Senses and Usages

1. Noun - American Sign Language

Example sentence: "She learned ASL to communicate with her deaf sister."

Abbreviation

1. Abbreviation - American Sign Language

Example sentence: "The ASL interpreter facilitated communication between the hearing and deaf audiences."

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