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sign language

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1. sign language - Noun

2. sign language - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

used of the language of the deaf

language expressed by visible hand gestures

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sign-language

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The symbolic view of things is a consequence of long absorption in images. Is sign language the real language of Paradise? Hugo Ball

They communicate, but their communication system is through touch, posture, looks – body language you could call it, but it goes a bit deeper than that. They can learn 400 or more signs in American sign language. Jane Goodall

Keep a journal, and learn how to see how you as an individuals sees information so you can learn your own sign language. Meditate and practice psychic self defense and surrounding yourself with prayer. John Edward

Although I'm not fluent in sign language by a long way, I could have a fairly decent conversation. Paul Theroux

I learned American Sign Language in college and seemed to pick it up rather quickly. I really love to sign and wish that I had more friends to sign with. Candace Kita

The seed for my novel 'Half Brother' was planted in my mind over twenty years ago, but didn't germinate until late 2007 when I came across the obituary for Washoe, an extraordinary chimpanzee who had learned over 250 words of American Sign Language. Kenneth Oppel

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