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Meanings of dactylology in English

Russian
дактильная азбука
Portuguese
alfabeto manual
Spanish
alfabeto manual
Catalan
alfabet dactilològic

Form of manual communication, can be comprehended visually or tactually; representation of the letters of a writing system, and sometimes numeral systems, using only the hands.

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дактильная азбука
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Examples for "fingerspelling"
Examples for "fingerspelling"
1
His father signed it again, fingerspelling the last word.
The story of edgar sawtelle
2
Here's more inspiration on using flash cards and the alphabet chart and a fingerspelling lesson.
The Guardian
3
"Maturity," she said, while fingerspelling it.
Sister Mine
Usage of dactylology in English
1
They pressed hands at parting, firmly and briefly, not for the ordinary dactylology of lovers, but in sign of the treaty of amity.
Diana of the Crossways — Volume 4
2
What advantage is there, not found in the prevailing methods of communication with the deaf, i.e., by gestures, dactylology, speech and speech-reading, and writing?
Scientific American Supplement, No. 531, March 6, 1886
3
Schematology is itself divided into Typology or Grammatology, and Cheirology or Dactylology.
Sign Language Among North American Indians Compared With That Am...