sign language
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sign language
noun
1.
Also called sign. any of several visual-gestural systems of communication, especially employing manual gestures, as used among deaf people.
2.
any means of communication, as between speakers of different languages, using gestures.
Origin:
1840–50
1840–50
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| sign language | |
| —n | |
| 1. | another word for signing |
| 2. | any system of communication by manual signs or gestures |
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Example sentences
Mentions their use of sign language to communicate with one another in public.
No wait, a monkey that smart could probably be taught sign language or something, maybe not read or write.
Other research has shown that sign language uses some of the same brain machinery that hearing people use for speech.
Dogs and horses can learn to respond to vocal commands, and some apes can be taught a primitive sign language.
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