Synonyms:
gestural, sign(a), signed, sign-language(a)
Meaning: used of the language of the deaf
noun
meaning of the word
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sign, mark
Meaning: a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened); "he showed signs of strain"; "they welcomed the signs of spring"
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sign
Meaning: a public display of a message; "he posted signs in all the shop windows"
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signal, signaling, sign
Meaning: any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message; "signals from the boat suddenly stopped"
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signboard, sign
Meaning: structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted; "the highway was lined with signboards"
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sign_of_the_zodiac, star_sign, sign, mansion, house, planetary_house
Meaning: (astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
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sign
Meaning: (medicine) any objective evidence of the presence of a disorder or disease; "there were no signs of asphyxiation"
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polarity, sign
Meaning: having an indicated pole (as the distinction between positive and negative electric charges); "he got the polarity of the battery reversed"; "charges of opposite sign"
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augury, sign, foretoken, preindication
Meaning: an event that is experienced as indicating important things to come; "he hoped it was an augury"; "it was a sign from God"
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sign
Meaning: a gesture that is part of a sign language
verb
meaning of the word
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sign, subscribe
Meaning: mark with one's signature; write one's name (on); "She signed the letter and sent it off"; "Please sign here"
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sign, ratify
Meaning: approve and express assent, responsibility, or obligation; "All parties ratified the peace treaty"; "Have you signed your contract yet?"
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sign
Meaning: be engaged by a written agreement; "He signed to play the casino on Dec. 18"; "The soprano signed to sing the new opera"
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sign, contract, sign_on, sign_up
Meaning: engage by written agreement; "They signed two new pitchers for the next season"
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sign, signal, signalize, signalise
Meaning: communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs; "He signed his disapproval with a dismissive hand gesture"; "The diner signaled the waiters to bring the menu"