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asl

/ˌeɪ.esˈel/

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noun

/ˌeɪ.esˈel/B1formalabbreviation
  • ruСокращение, обозначающее визуальный язык, используемый в основном глухим сообществом в США и некоторых частях Канады, основанный на формах рук, движениях и мимике.

An abbreviation referring to a visual language used primarily by the deaf community in the United States and parts of Canada, employing hand shapes, movements, and facial expressions.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. American Sign LanguageB1formalamerican

    A complete, natural language that uses hand gestures, facial expressions, and body movements to communicate, primarily used by the deaf community in the United States and parts of Canada.

    ruАмериканский жестовый язык

    • She is fluent in ASL and works as an interpreter.
    • Many universities offer courses in ASL for beginners.
    • He learned ASL to communicate with his deaf cousin.

    Synonymsamerican sign language