American sign language

/əˌmɛrəkən saɪn ˌlæŋgwɪdʒ/
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Definitions of American sign language
  1. noun
    the sign language used in the United States
    synonyms: ASL
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    type of:
    sign language, signing
    language expressed by visible hand gestures
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