fingerspelling
/ˈfɪŋɡərˌspɛlɪŋ/
noun
- A method of spelling words by using hand shapes and movements to represent letters, used in sign languages.
- The teacher used fingerspelling to spell out the student's name in sign language.
- She practiced fingerspelling every day to improve her speed and accuracy.
- Fingerspelling is often used for proper nouns and technical terms in ASL.