handshape

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noun

The held position of the hand and fingers in producing a particular sign.

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handform
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Meanings

nounhandshape (plural handshapes)

plural handshapes

  1. sign languageThe held position of the hand and fingers in producing a particular sign.

    Synonyms: handform

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe held position of the hand and fingers in producing a particular sign.

Similar
handform
Also see
handform

Origin

From hand + shape.

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Cite this entry
APA

handshape. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/handshape

MLA

“handshape.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/handshape. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “handshape,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/handshape.

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