Definition: A word or set of words by which a person, animal, place, or thing is known, addressed, or referred to.
Pronunciation/articulation: Dominant horizontal "H" handshape (palm orientation NOT facing down) tapping twice on the top of the passive horizontal "H" handshape (palm orientation also not facing down).
Related ASL signs: TITLE, TERM, WORD, FORENAME (first name), SURNAME (last name), NICKNAME, BRAND NAME.
In Deaf culture, Deaf people have their NAME SIGNS.
Verb: to give a name to (one movement).
Learner tip: Similar sign for MENTION but different meaning in contexts.
Pronunciation/articulation: Dominant horizontal "H" handshape (palm orientation NOT facing down) tapping once on the top of the passive horizontal "H" handshape (palm orientation also not facing down). The movement is slightly longer compared to the noun (first video above).
Related signs: CALL/CALLED, LABEL, TITLE/ENTITLED.
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