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Definition of fingerspelling

fingerspelling

/ˈfɪŋ.ɡɚˌspɛl.ɪŋ/
fin · ger · spel · ling
Plural:fingerspellings
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fingerspelling Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The representation of the letters of a writing system, and sometimes numeral systems, using only the hands, often used in sign language to spell out proper nouns or words without a dedicated sign.

Example

"She used fingerspelling to introduce her name and hometown to the deaf students."

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• Nearby Words

fingerprint
fingerprinting
fingerspell
fingerspelling
fingertip
finickiness
finicky

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fingerspelling. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fingerspelling
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