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Meanings of fingerspelling 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
Portuguese
dactilologia
Catalan
alfabet dactilologic
Spanish
alfabeto manual

An alphabet of manual signs.

dactilologia
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Usage of fingerspelling in English
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