Signs for technical/specialized vocabulary

David Bar-Tzur

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microscope Illuminated letter Mmolecule

Amici compound microscope; fructose molecule.1

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EXPLANATION OF THE GLOSSING SYSTEM
(to understand how I describe the signs in this dictionary).

For content knowledge of how to use the physics terms in context, see Guided tutorial in physics for interpreters.

For negotiating and developing temporary signs, see Preparation and sign negotiation

For vocabulary lists to determine helpful signs for a specific discipline, see Vocabulary lists by topic.


Maariv
NIGHT JEWISH-PRAY, where the second sign is (2h)[B], PO up, one hand crossed over the other, as if reading from a book. The hands are rocked to and fro.

Mac (computers)
M-A-C.

macaroni
(2h)[G], POs away, FOs up, are held side-by-side, touch sides of FTs, separate and close twice to (2h)[bO] to describe small rectangles. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - macaroni.

mace (Middle Ages)
BALL + (2h)[S] swing mace in a circle.

macho, machismo
[S] rubs little finger side of fist against pectoral with tongue stuck in dominant cheek.

machzor
FESTIVAL PRAYER BOOK.

MacIntosh
M-A-C.

macro (computers)
(1) M-A-C-R-O. (2) M-BIG.

macular degeneration
(1) A-M-D. (2) A-R-M-D.

Magen David
(1) D-STAR. (2) JEWISH STAR. (3) (2h)[L], POs away, FOs up, index fingers are bent slightly towards each other to make a triangle (but do not touch). Hands are bent at wrists rapidly twice to show the inverted triangle on an upright one.

magma
M-A-G-M-A.

magnesium
M-G. For more information on this and other elements, see The elements. And for fun, see Elements by Tom Lehrer. To see this song with captions, go to The Elements song by Tom Lehrer.

magnet

magnetars
MAGNET + [O^], PO away, FO up, flashes open and closed repeatedly.

magnetic
(2h)[5], POs down, move up, come together and touch while closing to (2h)[O^]. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - magnetic.

magnetic circulation
Draw a lowercase lambda (lowercase lambda ) in the air.

magnetic dipole moment
"M" is shaken underneath [1], PO down, FO > DS, like an M vector.

magnetic field
MAGNET INFLUENCE"all", where INFLUENCE ends with a broad movement like THEREABOUTS.

magnetic field intensity
"H" is shaken underneath [1], PO down, FO > DS, like a H vector.

magnetic flux
DH [1], PO > NDS, FO up, touches the front of (or the back of) NDH [O], PO > DS.

magnetic flux density
"B" is shaken underneath [1], PO down, FO > DS, like a B vector.

magnetic ink character recognition
M-I-C-R.

magnetic permeability
Draw a lowercase mu (lowercase mu ) in the air.

magnetic potential
"A" is shaken underneath [1], PO down, FO > DS, like an A vector.

magnetic prominence
MAGNET + [5 wg], PO > signer, FO up, rises past NDH [B], PO down, FO > DS.

magnetic resonance
M-R.

magnetic spin

magnetism
MAGNET FORCE.

magnetomotive force
M-M-F.

magnetosphere
MAGNET SPHERE, that is, [5], PO away, rushes backwards to [B], PO away, FO up, and DH closes to [O^] while sticking + BALL. For a QuickTime movie of MAGNET, see ASL browser - magnet.

magnetron
M-A-G.

magnification
(1) (2h)[B], PO ><, FO away, separate suddenly in upward arc. (2) (2h)[L:], PO ><, FO away, separate suddenly in upward arc. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - enlarge. To show something like "the magnification is 100 power" - MAGNIFICATION HOW-MUCH? 500 "X".

magnify

magnifying power
"M".

magnitude
(1) SHOW HOW-MUCH? (2) NDH [B], PO up, FO away. DH [B], PO down, arcs in mound over NDH.

magnum cum laude
WITH GREAT PRAISE.

Mahayana
MAJORITY BUDDHISM.

mainline (a drug)
[1], PO > signer, FO > NDS, runs finger down middle of arm [loose B], then [L] injects FT into inside joint of elbow while cocking thumb.

main processing unit
M-P-U.

main sequence
[L], PO away, FO up, is held up to represent the axes of a graph and the [G] shows a diagonal strip that starts high up on the y-axis and moves downwards and to the right.

mainstream, mainstreaming (Deaf students)

maintenance (Automotive and computers)
TAKE-CARE-OF.

majesty
(1) (2h)[5], POs><, FOs away from signer, DH which is on top wiggles fingers while ascending. For an animated gif of this sign, see Animated dictionary of religious signs - Deaf Missions: Glory. (2) (2h)[5], POs><, FOs away from signer, DH which is on top moves > NDS, then wiggles fingers while moving in an upward arc > DS. For an animated gif of this sign, see Animated dictionary of religious signs - Deaf Missions: Glory.

major axis
(2h)[Bb], POs > opposite side, FOs away, DH is held above and touching NDH and DH moves straight down the NDH + A-X-I-S.

major species (Chemistry)
(2h)[Bb], POs > opposite side, FOs away, DH is held above and touching NDH and DH moves straight down the NDH + S-P-E-C-I-E-S.

majority
MAJOR GROUP, where the first sign is (2h)[B], PO ><, bottom of DH slides along index finger of NDH. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - majority.

make love
(1) (2h)[1], FOs away, palms are rubbed in a circular motion against one another. Facial expression shows affection. (2) (2h)[ILY], FOs away, "palms" are rubbed in a circular motion against one another. Facial expression shows affection.

make out (sexual)
(2h)[S] cross at wrists and nod as if making out.

make the bed
BED + (2h)[O^] start with wrists bent so that the FTs are bent under and pointing to signer, then wrists unbend while hands open to (2h)[5].

make-up

malach
ANGEL.

Malachi [Heb. Malachi]
M-A-L.

Malaysia
(2h)[B], alt. circle head at sides. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - Malaysia. To see the reference source for the sign(s) for this country or to look up other countries in the same geographical area, see Indigenous signs for countries. To find signs for cities within this country (some have no entries) see Indigenous signs for cities.

male
[5] touches thumb to temple and then to midchest.

male privilege
[5] touches thumb to temple and then to midchest BENEFIT.

male to female, MTF
M-T-F.

male-bodied
BODY + [5] touches thumb to temple and then to midchest.

malignant
SICK SPREAD WORSE++'travelling upwards'

Malta
[1] draws cross on forehead. (< Cross on upper lefthand corner of the Maltese flag.) To see the reference source for the sign(s) for this country or to look up other countries in the same geographical area, see Indigenous signs for countries. To find signs for cities within this country (some have no entries) see Indigenous signs for cities.

maltreatment
(2h)[X], POs ><, FOs > person being maltreated, DH slides over top of NDH, then vice versa, and DH over NDH again. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - maltreatment.

mammary region
[B^] touches NDS nipple, then DS nipple + [5], PO > chest, FO up, moves in a small circle at this region (does not touch).

management
CONTROL GROUP.

management information system
M-I-S.

manatee
(2h)[B], POs down, FOs away, DH on top of NDH, thumbs circle as if they were flippers.

mandala
(2h)[M], POs away, FOs up, touch and separate to trace a circle and retouch at the bottom of the circle.

manganese
M-N. For more information on this and other elements, see The elements. And for fun, see Elements by Tom Lehrer. To see this song with captions, go to The Elements song by Tom Lehrer.

manger
(2h)[V], POs ><, FOs up, interlock fingers.

manicure
[F] applies nail polish to NDH [5]. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - manicure.

manifest, manifestation
(1) SHOW. (2) SHOW-UP.

manifold

mankind
PEOPLE.

mantle (Jewish)
TORAH COVER (2h)C-CL'slip cylindrical cover over Torah scroll'.

man-to-man (Basketball)
(1) MAN MAN. (1) M-M.

manual transmission
[S] moves as if changing a gear shift on the floor.

Manual Codes for English
M-C-E.

manual communication
(1) HAND COMMUNICATE. (2) SIGN COMMUNICATE.

manualism
SUPPORT SIGN.

Manually Coded English
M-C-E.

manufacture
MAKE+. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - manufacture.

manure
ANIMAL + the thumb is pulled out from the bottom of the closed fist. For a QuickTime movie of the second sign, see ASL browser - manure.

map (v)
MAKE M-A-P.

mappah
FABRIC RECT-CL'long rectangular sash'. (FOR-FOR? TIE TORAH.) (Heb) "rectangular piece of cloth."

mapping (math)
M-A-P-P-I-N-G.

march
(2h)[4], POs > signer, FOs down, nod forward at wrist several times as if feet were marching.

Mardi Gras
(2h)[M] trace a smile on the face, then HS change to (2h)[G] and trace a frown.

mare (pl. maria)
MOON (2h)bC-CL'lake'.

margarine
FALSE BUTTER. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - margarine.

margin (business)
M-A-R-G-I-N.

margin (computers and word processing)
bC-CL, PO away, runs thumb along little finger edge of, Bb], PO > signer, FO up. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - margin.

margin ("for error" or "of error")
HOW-MUCH ERROR ALLOW?

marginal propensity to consume
M-P-C.

marginal propensity to save
M-P-S.

marginalized
PERSON (GROUP), SOCIETY PUSH-ASIDE. PUSH-ASIDE = [Bb], PO > NDS, FO away, hand is twisted away and pushes something > DS.

marijuana

marine

marionette
(2h)[Bb] bent at wrist face each other while alt. opening and closing their "mouths". For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - marionette.

mark
FT of [bO] makes small mark on palm of [B], PO > DS, FO away.

Mark (Κατὰ Μᾶρκον)
M-A-R-K.

market (business)
SELL+. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - market.

marketing
SELL++ moves in circle parallel to floor.

maror
(1) M-BITTER. (2) BITTER GREEN. (3) BITTER FOOD.

marriage
(2h)[C], POs ><, DH circles NDH from above and then descends and clasps it.

marrow
BONE INSIDE, where the first sign is (2h)[V:], POs towards, tap wrists together. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - marrow.

marshmallow
(2h)[H dot] surround an imaginary marshmallow and squeeze lightly twice. To see a series of stills of this sign, go to "marshmallow" American Sign Language.

martyr
[M] is passed across the throat. (< slitting the throat.)

(the Virgin) Mary
(1) [M] touches DS temple and DS shoulder. (2) [M] touches NDS temple, is drawn across forehead, and touches DS shoulder. (3) [V] touches NDS shoulder, is drawn up to and across forehead while changing to [M], and touches DS shoulder. (4) [V] touches NDS temple, is drawn across forehead, and touches DS shoulder. (5) (4) + M-A-R-Y. (< all are a parallel to the veil that nuns wore, and (3) adds initialization from the Virgin Mary.)

Masada
(2h)[M], POs away, FOs up, DH descends and separates in a wavy pattern.

mascara
NDH [4], PO down, is held at NDS eyebrow and FT of [H] brushes at "eyelash".

masculine
[5] touches thumb to temple and then to midchest.

mash
[S] repeatedly strikes palm of [B], PO up, FO away, while twisting DH back.

mashgeach
(1) KOSHER SUPERVISOR. (2) YESHIVA SUPERVISOR.

Mashiach
(1) M-KING. (2) ANOINT KING, where the first sign is an [A] which circles the head with the thumb pointing downwards as if oil is being poured on the head. (3) M-PREDICT AGENT. (4) M-SAVE AGENT.

masjid (مسجد)
(1, ASL) [bC], PO away, FO up, taps against top of [S], PO down, FO away. (2) DH [bC], PO away, FO up, rests on the dorsum (backhand) of [B], PO down, FO > DS. For a film of this Saudi sign, click on Mosque.

mask

masonry
M-A-S-O-N-R-Y.

masquerade
MASK PARTY. For a QuickTime movie of the first sign, see ASL browser - masquerade.

mass

massacre
KILL SCADS-OF/AUDIENCE. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - massacre.

massage
The hands touch the shoulder and then move in a manner that is, similar to that of rubbing (massaging) a person's shoulder. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - massage.

mass defect
M-A-S-S SUBTRACT'multiple small movements'.

mass density
Draw an lowercase rho (lowercase rho ) in the air.

massive compact halo object
M-A-C-H-O. (sic)

massively parallel processor
M-P-P.

mass number
M-A-S-S NUMBER.

master boot record
M-B-R.

master control
M-C.

Master of Arts
M-A.

Master of Science
M-S.

master oscillator
M-O.

Master's (degree)
(<) M-A, (>) M-S.

masturbation

Matanot l'Evyonim
DURING PURIM, HELP POOR.

material
(2h)[bO], POs up, FOs away, are held in together in place while thumbs rub against FTs.

materialize
SHOW-UP LIKE MAGIC.

mate swapping (wife swapping)
(HUSBAND, WIFE) (2h)[V], DH elbow is held high so that its FT can point to NDH FT, and both hands move from NDS to DS while alt. pronating and supinating.

Matlin, Marlee
M-M.

matmid
TALMUD, STUDY"overtime" where the second sign is [5], FT > NDH palm, move towards palm of [B], PO up, FO away, which represents a page. The FT do no flutter and "sta, sta, sta" is mouthed.

matriculate
COLLEGE PROGRAM SIGN-UP.

matrix
(2h)[M], POs away, FOs up, hands descend in the shape of parentheses.

matter
(2h)[bO], POs up, FOs away, are held in together in place while thumbs rub against FTs.

Matthew (Κατὰ Μαθθαῖον)
M-A-T-T.

mattress
(1) BED SOFT. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - mattress. (2) (2h)[C^], POs ><, FOs up, squeeze fingers together as if flexing a mattress.

mature

matzah
(1) CRACKER. (2) M-CRACKER. (3) (Israeli sign)[Bb], PO down is tapped against the teeth.

maximal

maximize

maximum
(1) DH [B], PO down, rises until it slaps bottom of NDH, PO down. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - maximum. (2) M-A-X.

maximum current (Imax)
I M-A-X"subscripted".

maximum voltage (Vm, Vmax)
(1) V M-A-X"subscripted". (2) V M"subscripted".

mayonnnaise
M-A-Y-O.

mayor
M-GOVERNMENT. For a movie of this sign, see Dictionary of Sign (ASL) - mayor.

Mazao
FOOD COLLECT"each".

Mazel Tov!
(1) CONGRATULATIONS. (2) (Israeli sign) DH [5^] strikes wrist against the wrist of the NDH [5^], PO up, then [5^] is held high with PO > signer and is brought down and closed into an [O^].

McDonald's
[M], PO away, traces an "M" in the air. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - McDonald's.

meadow
(2h)[O^], POs down, are brought to mouth + FLOOR. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - meadow.

mean (Statistics)

mean free path
Draw a lowercase lambda (lowercase lambda ) in the air.

mean time between failures
M-T-B-F.

meanwhile, meantime
SAME TIME, OTHER PLACE.

measles
FTs of (2h)[5:] hop up cheeks to show locus of measles. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - measles.

measuring tape
(2h)[Y], POs away, FOs up, tap thumbs together + (2h)[A], POs down, FOs away, touch thumbs and separate.

Mecca (مكة)
(2h)[B], PO > signer, FOs up, moves to and fro. For a film of this sign, click on Mecca.

mechanic
[3] or [V] interlaces with [1] to show pipe being wrenched. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - mechanic.

mechanical
MACHINE, that is, (2h)[5:], PO towards, interlace fingers and twist at wrists so that hands appear to be enmeshed gears. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - machine.

mechanical advantage
MACHINE BENEFIT.

mechanical drawing
ENGINEERING DRAW.

mechanics (as in "celestial mechanics")
M-E-C-H-A-N-I-C-S.

mechanism
MACHINE, that is, (2h)[5:], PO towards, interlace fingers and twist at wrists so that hands appear to be enmeshed gears. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - mechanism.

mechitzah
WALL SEPARATE MEN WOMEN FOR PRAY.

media
M-E-D-I-A.

medial (anatomy)
(2h)[1], POs > signer, FOs ><, move > each other repeatedly but don't touch.

mediate
[1], FO > NDS is placed in palm of [B] and both move to and fro together. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - mediate.

Medina (المدينة المنورة)
[1], PO away, FO up, touches ear and then moves > DS twice. For a film of this Saudi sign, click on Medina.

meditate

medium

medium frequency
M-F.

medium scale integrated circuit
M-S-I.

medium scale integration
M-S-I.

medium shot
(1) M-S. (2) CENTER PICTURE.

medulla oblongata
[5:] taps the back of the head very low, to distinguish it from the cerebellum, which is a bit higher.

meforshim
RABBI WRITE EXPLAIN (TORAH, TALMUD, PROPHET, or whatever the topic is).

mega- (106)
M- [plus unit abbreviation].

megabit
"M" B-I-T.

megabyte
M-B.

megahertz
M-H-Z.

megaohm (Muppercase omega)
M OMEGA, where the second sign is [bC], PO down, held so that the omega shape is seen clearly.

megaparsec
M-P-C.

megillah
(1) (2h)[5:], POs down, FOs ><, separate while wiggling fingers as if rolling out scroll with fingers. (2) (2h)[A], POs ><, FOs away, DH rolls out scroll while NDH is stationary, but really it would make more sense to have the NDH do it, since Heb. reads from right to left and the scroll is therefore rolled out with the NDH. (3) PURIM STORY.

meiosis
(2h)[5:] touch FT to FT, the FTs close to (2h)[O] while retaining contact, then the two hands separate.

meitnerium
M-T. For more information on this and other elements, see The elements. And for fun, see Elements by Tom Lehrer. To see this song with captions, go to The Elements song by Tom Lehrer.

mekadaish
MAKE SEPARATE.

Melachim Aleph
(1) FIRST K-I or FIRST BOOK KING. (2) FIRST BOOK KING INDEX-LIST-ON-HAND.

Melachim Beit
(1) SECOND K-I or SECOND BOOK KING+. (2) SECOND BOOK KING INDEX-LIST-ON-HAND.

Melchizedek (Priesthood) (LDS [Mormon])
[M], PO away, makes arc over NDH [S], PO down, following direction of arm.

Melech haMessiach
(1) M-KING. (2) ANOINT KING, where the first sign is an [A] which circles the head with the thumb pointing downwards as if oil is being poured on the head.

melodrama
ACT EXAGGERATE.

melon
[8] flicks middle finger against [S], PO down. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - melon.

melting pot
DISSOLVE BOWL.

membrane
SURFACE + [G], PO away, rubs thumb across surface of [B], PO down, FO > DS.

memorial

memory
(1) FTs of [5:] touch temple and move away while changing to an [S]. (2) THINK HOLD. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - memory. (3) Thumb of [A] twists at temple. (4) REMEMBER.

memory management unit
M-M-U.

menarche
MENSTRUATE VERY-FIRST TIME, where the second sign is [1], PO down, FO away, supinates like the sign FIRST, but strikes the thumb of NDH [A dot], PO > DS, FO away.

mendelevium
M-D. For more information on this and other elements, see The elements. And for fun, see Elements by Tom Lehrer. To see this song with captions, go to The Elements song by Tom Lehrer.

Mennonite
(1) (2h)[bO]-CL'tie bow under chin'. (2) (2h)[bX] is brought down from each side of the head to show the ribbon of the bonnet Mennonite women traditionally wear. For a movie of this sign, see Dictionary of Sign (ASL) - Mennonite.

menopause
(1) CHANGE LIFE. (2) MENSTRUATE, NO MORE.

menorah
CHANNUKAH LAMP.

mens
LAW, INTEND REBEL.

menstrual cramps
[A] taps palmside against DS of jaw twice + (2h)[5:] are held at abdomen and twist while closing to (2h)[S] as if wringing out a sponge.

menstruate, menstruation
[A] knocks palm side at DS jaw several times with pc. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - menstruation.

mental
FT of [X] taps DS temple.

mental cruelty
PICK-ON"over time + sta".

mental region
[B], PO > signer, FO up, taps chin with palmar side of FT + [5], PO > chin, FO up, moves in a small circle at the chin.

mentally retarded
(1) D-D (developmentally disabled). (2) Touch temple with FT of [M] then [R]. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - mentally retarded. (2) may be seen as offensive, (1) is preferable.

mental telepathy
(2h)[S] are held with FTS facing one another with one at the temple and the other in high neutral space. The two HSs flick their index fingers at each other repeatedly as if sending a message.

mentoring
(2h)[1], POS away, FOs up, DH leads NDH as both move forward with NDH behind.

mentorship
(2h)[1], POS away, FOs up, DH leads NDH as both move forward with NDH behind + RELATIONSHIP.

menu (for food or computers)
LIST. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - menu.

meqarev
CONVINCE BECOME RELIGIOUS.

Mercedes Benz
DH [V], PO away, FO up, is placed behind NDH [O], PO > DS, FO up.

merchandise
(1) SELL+. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - merchandise. (2) THINGS SELL.

merchant
SELL AGENT.

merciful
(1) KIND, that is, (2h)[B], POs > signer, FOs ><, DH revolves around NDH. (< wrapping a bandage as an act of kindness.) (2) FEEL PITY. Note: Some Deaf people avoid (2), believing it to be negative. (3) GRACE.

mercury
H-G. For more information on this and other elements, see The elements. And for fun, see Elements by Tom Lehrer. To see this song with captions, go to The Elements song by Tom Lehrer.

mercy, have (asked of God)
(1) PLEASE KIND TO US, where KIND is (2h)[B], POs > signer, FOs ><, DH revolves around NDH. (< wrapping a bandage as an act of kindness.) (2) FEEL PITY. Note: Some Deaf people avoid (2), believing it to be negative.

merge (computers)
FIT, that is, (2h)[5:], interlace FTs. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - merge.

merger
(2h)[5], POs down, FOs ><, move so that FOs are away and then move away, with DH touching NDH from above.

Merry Christmas!
(1) M-C. (2) HAPPY CHRISTMAS. (3) M-HAPPY CHRISTMAS.

mescaline
M-E-S-C.

mesh

Meshiach
(1) M-KING. (2) ANOINT KING, where the first sign is an [A] which circles the head with the thumb pointing downwards as if oil is being poured on the head. (3) M-PREDICT AGENT. (4) M-SAVE AGENT.

meson
(1) M-E-S-O-N. (2) With the DH spell Q-Q and the second time the Q is formed, place the index finger over it like a bar (_), showing its quark/antiquark status.

message
(1) TELL-STORY. (2) POINT.

Messiah
(1) M-KING. (2) ANOINT KING, where the first sign is an [A] which circles the head with the thumb pointing downwards as if oil is being poured on the head. (3) M-PREDICT AGENT. (4) M-SAVE AGENT.

metabolism, metabolize
(2h)[5] circle each other while fingers wg + [5:] touches FT to palm of [B], PO > DS, FO up, and DH closes and opens as is travels up the palm, as if taking small bites of it, while gnashing the teeth with each bite.

metal inert gas welding
M-I-G WELDING.

metal oxide semiconductor
M-O-S.

metal oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor
M-O-S-F-E-T.

metal oxide varistor
M-O-V.

metals (Astronomy)
M-E-T-A-L. Note: By this, astronomers mean any element heavier than helium. This is not the chemist's use of the term, and so I fingerspell it.

metastasize
SICK MOVE'up body or from specific location to specific location'.

meteor, meteoroid
5^-CL'diagonal, twisting descent'.

meteor shower
(2h)5^-CL'diagonal, wavy descent' + alt.F-CL'shower diagonally'.

meteorite
5^-CL'diagonal, twisting descent' ARRIVE EARTH.

meteorology
MAJOR WEATHER. Where MAJOR is (2h)[B], POs ><, FOs away, DH is placed on top of NDH and moves away while still in contact with it.

meter

meter-kilogram-second
M-K-G-S.

meters per second (meters/second, m/s)
"M", then hand descends and signs "S".

meters per second squared (meters/second/second, m/s2).
"M", then hand descends and signs S SQUARED.

method
M-TRY.

Methodist
(1) ENTHUSIASTIC. (2) [M] taps FTs against palm of NDH [B], FOs up.

methodology
METHOD SYSTEM.

metric

Metro (Washington, D.C subway)
[M], PO away, FO up, shakes from left to right under [B], PO down, FO > DS.

metropolitan (Orthodox Catholic)
[M] is held above the head, moves to DS then down to the shoulder. (< the headdress worn when not serving mass.)

Metropolitan Community Church
M-C-C.

metrosexual
STRAIGHT COPY GAY.

Mexico
(1) Salute with [M]. (2) [V], PO > NDS, touches index finger to temple, then twists twice at wrist so that FO is away and pointing down slightly. For a movie of this sign, see Dictionary of Sign (ASL) - Mexico. To see the reference source for the sign(s) for this country or to look up other countries in the same geographical area, see Indigenous signs for countries. To find signs for cities within this country (some have no entries) see Indigenous signs for cities.

mezzuzah
(1) The DH [G] runs the extended fingertips against the NDH [B], PO facing the dominant side, FO up. (2) [B], PO > signer, touches the lips, then pronates as if touching the doorpost where a mezzuzah is mounted.

mho
M-H-O.

Micah [Heb. Mikah]
M-I-C.

micro- (prefix)

microampere (lowercase mua)
(1) MU "A", where the first sign is, draw the shape of the letter mu (lowercase mu) in the air. (2) U-A.

micro channel architecture
M-C-A.

Microcom network protocol
M-N-P.

microcomputer unit
M-C-U.

microfarad (lowercase muf)
(1) MU "F", where the first sign is, draw the shape of the letter mu (lowercase mu) in the air. (2) U-F.

microgram (lowercase mug)
(1) MU "G", where the first sign is, draw the shape of the letter mu (lowercase mu) in the air. (2) U-G.

microhenry (lowercase muH)
(1) MU "H", where the first sign is, draw the shape of the letter mu (lowercase mu) in the air. (2) U-H.

micrometer

micrometer calipers
U-M + [bC], PO > NDS, FO up, taps thumb and index finger together 2x. The initial "U" represents the "mu" in "micro-"

micromho (lowercase mumho)
(1) MU M-H-O, where the first sign is, draw the shape of the letter mu (lowercase mu) in the air. (2) U-M-H-O.

micron (lowercase mum, the name "micrometer" is preferable)
(1) MU "M", where the first sign is, draw the shape of the letter mu (lowercase mu) in the air. (2) U-M.

microphone
[S] holds mike to mouth and lips move as if speaking. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - microphone.

microprocessing unit
M-P-U.

microscope
NDH [O], PO > DS, is held against eye and DH [bO] adjusts microscope by twisting.

microsecond (lowercase mus)
(1) MU "S", where the first sign is, draw the shape of the letter mu (lowercase mu) in the air. (2) U-S.

microsiemens (lowercase muS)
920 MU "S", where the first sign is, draw the shape of the letter mu (lowercase mu) in the air. (2) U-S.

MicroSoft
M-S.

MicroSoft disk operating system
M-S-D-O-S.

microvolt (lowercase muV)
(1) MU V, where the first sign is, draw the shape of the letter mu (lowercase mu) in the air. (2) U-V.

microwatt (lowercase muW)
(1) MU W, where the first sign is, draw the shape of the letter mu (lowercase mu) in the air. (2) U-W.

microwave
RECTANGLE + (2h)[O^] open to (2h)[5^] as they move towards each other. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - microwave.

microwaves
(2h)[O^] open to (2h)[5^] as they move towards each other + (2h)[5], POs down, FOs away, move forward while wiggling.

mid-axillary line
(2h)[I] draw a line from the respective axilla (armpits) down the sides of the torso.

midbar
COUNTRY (THEREABOUTS) DESERTED, where the last sign is (2h)[open 8], POs down, circle slightly, then move forward while closing to (2h)[A] and mouthing "thp".

midbrain
FT of [X] taps middle of top of head.

mid-clavicular line
(2h)[I] draw a line from the middle of the respective clavicles down the torso.

middle ear
CENTER EAR.

midocean rise
MIDDLE OCEAN + (2h)[B], FOs ><, overlap FT slightly and tilt so that the form a mound.

midsagittal plane
(2h)1-CL"trace a rectangle" + [B] twists hand back so that FT can cut down body starting at mid forehead and stopping by the waist.

mid-sternal line
[I] draw a line from the top of the mid-chest down the torso.

midwife
WOMAN MAJOR BABY + both open hands bring baby out from birth canal. The second sign is both hands [Bb], that is, thumb tucked into palm, with the DH running its little finger side along the top (thumb side) of NDH.

mighty
(2h)[S], POs > signer, FOs up, move down at NDS then at DS.

Mikah (Bible)
M-I-C.

mikdash
T-CHURCH. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - temple.

mike
[S] holds mike to mouth and lips move as if speaking. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - microphone.

mikvah or mikveh
GO-UNDERWATER BECOME CLEAN*. The first sign is NDH [5], PO down, FO away, represents the surface of the water and DH [A dot], PO > NDS, FO away, descends.

mil
M-I-L.

milah
(1) (2h)[A dot], POs down, DHFT circles NDHFT as if cutting off foreskin. (2) POs down, DH [A dot] circles NDH [1] FT as if cutting off foreskin. (3) Either (1) or (2) with DELETE at the end. DELETE = Flick thumb against index finger and move hand upwards as if flicking something away. (4) DH [V] cuts at tip of NDH [1].

milchig, milchik
FOOD INVOLVE MILK.

mild steel (Welding)
M-I-L-D + [S] strikes and moves along the index finger of NDH, PO > DS, FO away, as if working it on an anvil.

mildew
M-I-L-D-E-W.

mileage
(2h)[1], point FTs at each other and DH spins around NDH to show odometer.

milk shake
MILK + [C], PO > DS, FO away, shakes container.

Milky Way
MILK bC-CL'vertical strip in sky'.

Millenium (Christianity)
JESUS RULE ONE-THOUSAND YEAR.

millennium (general)
ONE-THOUSAND YEAR.

milli- (10-3)
M- [plus unit abbreviation].

milliampere
M-A.

milligram
M-G.

millihenry
M-H.

milliliter
M-L.

millimeter
M-M.

million bytes per second
M-B-P-S.

million instructions per second
M-I-P-S.

millions of floating point operations per second
M-F-L-O-P-S.

millions of instructions per second
M-I-P-S.

millions of operations per second
M-O-P-S.

millisecond
M-S.

millisecond pulsar
M-S + [O^], PO away, FO up, flashes open and closed repeatedly.

millisiemens
M-S.

millivolt
M-V.

milliwatt
M-W.

mime
(1) M-PERFORM. (2) (2h)[5], POs away, FOs up, alt. rise and fall.

minaret
(2h)C-CL'tower' + (2h)[C] are cupped behind ears and the mouth is moved like a muezzin who is calling people to prayer.

Minchah
AFTERNOON + one [B], PO up, crossed over the other, as if reading from a book. The hands are rocked to and fro.

mine (for minerals)
FT of [X] scrapes at palm of [B], PO > DS, FO away, with small movement. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - mine.

minerals
M-I-N-E-R-A-L-S.

minhag
C-USED-TO.

mini- (prefix)
M-I-N-I.

Minimal Language Competency
M-L-C.

Minimal Language Skills
M-L-S.

minimize
MAKE MINIMUM.

minimize a window (computers)
(2h)[L], POs away, DH FO > NDS, NFO up, the hands frame a large computer window and move together as if making the window shrink.

minimum
(1) DH [B], PO down, touches the top of NDH [B], PO down, and rises upward. Note: do not descend to the NDH as many interpreters do; Pat Graybill says this is a common mistake. (2) LESS-THAN, that is, DH [B], PO down, PO down, and rises upward and touches the top of NDH [B]. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - minimum. (3) M-I-N.

minimum current (Imin)
I M-I-N"subscripted".

minister (n)
PREACH + AGENT. For an animated gif of this sign, see Animated dictionary of religious signs - Deaf Missions: Minister (noun).

minister (v)
(1) TAKE-CARE-OF. (2) M-SERVE. For an animated gif of this sign, see Animated dictionary of religious signs - Deaf Missions: Minister (verb)

ministry
(1) PREACH"each". (2) [M], PO down, brushes against [B], PO down or > signer. For an animated gif of this sign, see Animated dictionary of religious signs - Deaf Missions: Ministry. (3) M-WORK. For an animated gif of this sign, see Animated dictionary of religious signs - Deaf Missions: Ministry. (4) M-PREACH. (5) M-SERVE. (6) [M], PO down, FO > NDS, taps heart 2x. For an animated gif of this sign, see Animated dictionary of religious signs - Deaf Missions: Ministry.

minor (in school or having less "weight")
(2h)[B], PO ><, top of DH slides along pinkie of NDH.

minor axis
MINOR A-X-I-S.

minority
MINOR GROUP, where the first sign is (2h)[B], PO ><, top of DH slides along pinkie of NDH. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - minority.

minus
[1], FO > NDS, is placed against the palm of [B], PO away. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - minus.

minute (plane angle)
[1] draws a single quote (').

minyan
(1) M-GROUP. (2) M-GROUP TEN.

miracle
(1) WONDERFUL(1x) WORK. For an animated gif of this sign, see Animated dictionary of religious signs - Deaf Missions: Miracle. (2) WONDERFUL HAPPEN. (3) [M] touches FT TO [S], PO down, FO away, then rises in a wavy pattern. For an animated gif of this sign, see Animated dictionary of religious signs - Deaf Missions: Miracle. (4) DH [M] goes behind NDH [B], PO away, FO up.

Miriam (Jewish)
M-PROPHET.

miscarriage
(1) BABY LOSE.

misconduct
BAD DO. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - misconduct.

Mishebayrakh
BLESS PEOPLE.

Mishkan
GOD HIS HOUSE CARRY-AROUND WILDERNESS.

Mishlei (Bible)
P-R-O-V.

Mishloach Manot
PURIM FOOD (2h)alt.GIFT-TO"each".

Mishna
M-TEACH.

Mishumaa saba
SEVEN CANDLE.

missal (Roman Catholic)
PRAY BOOK.

missile
[1] shoots upward in wavy pattern from [B] PO down. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - missile.

mission

missionary
[M], FO > DS, rubs under NDS clavicle + AGENT. (< heart?) For an animated gif of this sign, see Animated dictionary of religious signs - Deaf Missions: Missionary.

mission president (LDS [Mormon])
Thumb side of [M] taps NDS of upper chest + PRESIDENT.

miter

mitochondria
M-I-T-O.

mitosis
M-DIVIDE.

Mittelschmerz
M-I-T-T-E-L-S-C-H-M-E-R-Z.

mitzvah
M-DO'antisymmetric'.

mixed drink
[bC] taps thumb against lip twice.

mixture
CHEMICAL MIX.

mizbeach
(1) (2h)[A], POs away, FOs up, touch thumbs, separate, and move downwards. (2) (2h)[S] strike forearms together like TABLE.

Mkeka
RECT-CL'mat'.

mnemonic
FT of [M] touch temple, then FT of [N].

mobility (orientation and ~)
(1) [M] moves forward in wavy motion as in the sign TRAVEL. (2) [bX], PO > NDS, mimes the action of a cane being tapped from side to side while moving forward.

mobilization, mobilize
ARMY PREPARE.

mode
M-O-D-E.

model, modeling

modem
M-O-D-E-M.

modern
NOW NEW+.

modification, modify
CHANGE++ with small movements.

modified frequency modulation
M-F-M.

modified molecular formula
M-WORLD F-LAW, CHANGE'small back and forth' FINISH.

modular
CLASS/GROUP"each".

modulate, modulation
CHANGE++ with small movements + FIT.

modulation-doped field-effect transistor
M-O-D-F-E-T.

module
(1) CLASS/GROUP"each". (2) M-O-D-U-L-E.

modulo
M-O-D.

modulus
M-O-D-U-L-U-S.

Mohammed, محمد رسول الله (proper spelling is Muhammad)
[B], PO down, FO > NDS, touches chin and descends. For a film of this Saudi sign, click on Mohammed Messenger of God. (< Muhammad's beard)

mohawk (hairdo)
[4], FO up, travels back on head from forehead.

mohel
CIRCUMCISE AGENT.

moist, moisture
WATER SOFT. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - moisture.

moksha
LIFE CYCLE++ RELEASE.

molality
Place the NDH [G], PO > DS, FO up, next to the "M" with pc. This represents its symbol: lowercase m.

molarity
Place the NDH [bC], PO > DS, FO up, next to the "M" with pc. This represents its symbol: uppercase M.

molar mass
M-O-L-A-R M-A-S-S.

molasses
[L], PO > signer, FO > NDS, curls as it wipes off the chin and flicks FT down as if discarding it. For a movie of this sign, see Dictionary of Sign (ASL) - molasses.

mold (plant)
M-O-L-D.

mole

molecular cloud
M-WORLD CLOUD, where the second sign if (2h)5:-CL outline a fluffy cloud.

molecular formula
M-WORLD F-LAW.

molecule
M-WORLD.

molest
(1) It is best to be as specific as possible. Other possible general expressions, if appropriate, are: (2) SEX, AWFUL HAPPEN. (3) SEX, WRONG TOUCH. (4) SEX, BAD TOUCH. (5) SEX DON'T-WANT, FORCE. (6) Use middle finger of [open 8] to touch the part of the body involved. (7) Middle finger of [open 8] flexes while rubbing down palm of [B], PO up, FO away, with tongue against teeth like pronouncing the letter "L". (8) (2h)[5:], POs down, FOs away, touch thumbs and pivot alt. against each other with malevolent facial expression.

molybdenum
(1) M-O. For more information on this and other elements, see The elements. And for fun, listen to Tom Lehrer singing the "Song of the elements" at Flashimation. Appropriate for the sciences. (2) M-O-L-Y. Appropriate for automotive settings.

moment (engineering)
[M] twists thumbside against palm of [B], PO away, FO up.

moment of inertia
"I".

momentum
"P".

monarchy
KING (QUEEN) RULE.

monastic, monastery (Buddhism)
[O^] changes to [5] while throwing the end of a monk's robe over the shoulder + PLACE. The first sign description is for a Buddhist monk.

Mongolia
(2h)[B], POs > signer, FOs ><, alt. move towards and away from signer while brushing FTs + [1], touches backhand to center of forehead. To see the reference source for the sign(s) for this country or to look up other countries in the same geographical area, see Indigenous signs for countries. To find signs for cities within this country (some have no entries) see Indigenous signs for cities.

monitor

monk

monochrome display adapter
M-D-A.

monograph
ARTICLE.

monologue
ALONE TALK. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - monologue.

monomial
[M], PO > NDS, FO away, moves in an upward arc > DS.

monopolistic competition
COMPETE CONTROL, but the second sign is held high with a negative expression.

monopolize
CONTROL ALONE, but the first sign is held high with a negative expression.

monopoly
ONLY-ONE SELLER.

monopsony
ONLY-ONE BUYER.

monotheism
BELIEVE ONE* GOD.

monotone (sonics)
Touch ear with index finger + (2h)[S], PO down, FO away, move antisymmetrically from side to side + (2h)[Bb], POs down, FOs away, touch side by side and DH moves forward without rising or falling.

monotonically

monsignor
(1) C-CL'(red) sash at waist'. (2) M-G-R.

monstrance
(2h)S-CL'hold monstrance and move in the sign of the cross'.

Monte Carlo
[S], PO up, FO away from signer, shakes dice in air, then throws them > NDS. (< gambling casino.) To see the reference source for the sign(s) for this country or to look up other countries in the same geographical area, see Indigenous signs for countries. To find signs for cities within this country (some have no entries) see Indigenous signs for cities.

monument
SHAPE LOOK-BACK.

moon

Moore, Matthew
[M] taps thumbside against center of chest. Journalist and writer.

moral
GOOD CHARACTER. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - moral.

morality
MAJOR GOOD CHARACTER, where the first sign is (2h)[B], PO ><, bottom of DH slides along index finger of NDH. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - major and ASL browser - moral.

morals
[M] twists and touches FT to NDS of chest. For a movie of this sign, see Dictionary of Sign (ASL) - morals.

Mordechai (Jewish)
M-JEW, looks like SWEET.

more than
(2h)[B^], touch FTs, then DH moves up in an arc towards the signer and away. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - more than.

Mormon (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints)
(1) CHURCH JESUS CHRIST LAST DAY + S-MEMBER. (2) [M] strokes "beard" at cheek.(3) L-D-S.

Morocco (المغرب)
(2h)[B], POs > signer, FOs ><, hands are held with DH just above eyes and NDH just below. Hands make tiny symmetric circles in place For a film of this sign, click on Morocco - المغرب. To see the reference source for the sign(s) for this country or to look up other countries in the same geographical area, see Indigenous signs for countries. To find signs for cities within this country (some have no entries) see Indigenous signs for cities.

Moroni (LDS [Mormon])
(2h)[I], POs ><, NDH held in front of DH, the hands are tapped against it each other several times.(< the depiction of Moroni with a trumpet as found on the spire of a LDS temple).

morpheme
M-WORD.

mortal

mortar (construction)
M-O-R-T-A-R.

mortar and pestle
[S] twists while grinding against palm of [C], PO up, FO away.

mortgage
(1) PAY++. (2) M-MONTH++.

Moses
(1) (2h)JEWISH, but with one long motion. (2) M-LAW. (3) (Catholic; Jehovah's Witness) (2h)[G], touch FTs to respective temples and move away while closing to (2h)[bO]. (< a Biblical passage describing Moses as coming down from Mt. Sinai with "beams of light" that was mistranslated as "horns".) This sign makes some Jews bristle because the mistranslation led to the belief that Jews were devils with horns, hooves, and tails. Best avoided. (4) M-WISE.

Moshe Rabainu
(1) (2h)JEWISH, but with one long motion. (2) M-LAW. (3) M-WISE.

Moshiach
(1) M-KING. (2) ANOINT KING, where the first sign is an [A] which circles the head with the thumb pointing downwards as if oil is being poured on the head. (3) M-PREDICT AGENT. (4) M-SAVE AGENT.

Moslem (proper spelling is "Muslim")
[bC], PO > NDS, FO up, moves forward + AGENT.

mosque (مسجد)
(1, ASL) [bC], PO away, FO up, taps against top of [S], PO down, FO away. (2) DH [bC], PO away, FO up, rests on the dorsum (backhand) of [B], PO down, FO > DS. For a film of this Saudi sign, click on Mosque.

mosquito
(1) [8] flicks middle finger against [S], PO down, then [B] slaps NDH. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - mosquito. (2) (2h)[S], POs ><, NDH is held at nose and DH moves in a circle around the nose as if drilling into someone's skin.

most significant bit
M-S-B.

most significant digit
M-S-D.

mother

motherboard
MOTHER + [B] is inserted with double movement in NDH [Bb] with thumb parted a bit from palm.

motion

motivate
ENCOURAGE.

motivated

motivation, motive (Criminal Justice)
(1) FT of [open 8] moves up the chest. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - motive. (2) REASON BEHIND.

motor area (brain)
MOVE G-CL runs FT down side of head.

motoric
(2h)[S], held close to body and elbows move freely upwards as if full of energy and movement.

Motorola emitter coupled logic
M-E-C-L.

motor skills

mound (baseball)
M-O-U-N-D + (2h)[loose 5], POs down, FOs away, NDH is held in place and DH arcs upwards to show shape of the mound.

Mountain Dew
Shoot self in head with [L]. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - Mountain Dew.

mourn
(1) SAD"over time". (2) (2h)[S] twist at heart.

mouse (computers)
[1], PO > NDS, swipes nose, then 5:-CL, PO down, moves in circles as if operating a mouse.

Mouse, Mickey
(2h)[5:] tap FTs on the head at respective sides like mouse ears. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - Mickey Mouse.

movement

Movement-Hold (Lidell)
(<) "M", (>) "H".

movie camera
(1) [B] is held up like the side of a camera and [S] cranks the camera. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - movie camera. (2) DH [5], PO down, FO > what is being filmed, rests wrist on FT of NDH [1], FO > DS, FO up, and DH flutters up and down from wrist.

moyel
CIRCUMCISE AGENT.

mu, lowercase mu

much greater than (>>)
(2h)[B^], POs ><, FOs up, FTs touch, then moves in two upward arcs that approach the signer.

much less than (<<)
(2h)[B^], POs ><, FOs up, FTs touch, then moves in two downward arcs that approach the signer.

mucous membranes

muezzin
(2h)[C] are cupped behind ears and the mouth is moved like a muezzin who is calling Muslims to prayer.

Muhammad, Mohammed (محمد رسول الله)
[B], PO down, FO > NDS, touches chin and descends. For a film of this Saudi sign, click on Mohammed Messenger of God. (< Muhammad's beard)

mullion
BETWEEN + [G], PO away, FO > DS, descends.

multi- (prefix)
MANY.

multichannel television sound
M-T-S.

multi-chip module
M-C-M.

multi-color graphics array
M-C-G-A.

multinomial
MANY WORD/TERM.

multinomial coefficient
MULTINOMIAL C-O-E-F-F. Note: A given multinomial is of the form shows iconography and is read "n over k (sub) 1, k (sub) 2, to k (sub) n" and is signed N'produced in the numerator space and then move into the denominator space for the following', K ONE'subscripted', K TWO'subscripted' . . . K N'subscripted' (2h)bC-CL'parentheses surround all'.

multiple

multiple-instruction multiple-data
M-I-M-D.

multiple-instruction single-data
M-I-S-D.

multiple partners
SEVERAL or MANY SEX PARTNER.

Multiple Personality Disorder
M-P-D. Also called "Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)".

multiplex, multiplexer
(1) M-U-X. (2) [5], PO > signer, FO > NDS, moves > DS while changing to [1], to show many channels being channeled into one.

multiplying digital to analog converter
M-D-A-C.

multiprocessor
M-P.

mumps
(2h)[S] are held at their respective sides below chin and move out slightly while opening to (2h)[5:]. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - mumps.

munchies (hunger from being on weed)
(1) THINK STONE(1x) (2h)alt. EAT'ravenously'. (2) THINK STONE(1x) WANT (2h)alt. EAT'ravenously'.

muon (mu)
Draw a mu in the air + PARTICLE.

muon neutrino (numu)
Draw a nu in the air and then draw a mu that is, subscripted.

mural
WALL + [H], PO away, makes a sweeping brushstroke.

muscle
Tap bicep with FT of [X].

muscular dystrophy
"M" "D".

musical (play)
MUSIC PERFORM.

musical instrument digital interface
M-I-D-I.

Muslim
[bC], PO > NDS, FO up, moves forward + AGENT.

mustard
(1) [M], wipes FT down palm of [B], and then twists and moves across palm, similar to the movement in SCHEDULE. To see a series of stills of this sign, go to "mustard" American Sign Language. (2) NDH [C] acts like a jar and DH [H] dips inot "jar", then wipes the excess off on the top of the index finger. To see a series of stills of this sign, go to "mustard" American Sign Language.

mutar
(JEWISH LAW) ALLOW.

mutation
[G], PO > ND, spirals away from [C] + CHANGE.

mutual
EACH-OTHER, that is, (2h)[A dot], DPO away, NDHPO > DS, thumbs circle each other.

mutual conductance (GM)
G M"subscripted".

mutual inductance (LM)
L M"subscripted".

mutual masturbation

mutual oral sex
(1) 69. (2) (2h)[V], PO ><, DH above NDH, FO away, meet and then twist so that DHFO > NDS and NDHFO > DS. (2) (2h)[V], PO ><, DH above NDH, DHFO > NDS and NDHFO > DS. Palms meet repeatedly.

muzzle
[5:], PO > signer is held in front of face and moves away.

myelin, myelinated
[C] travels up arm as it surrounds it (to show the myelin sheath) and squeezes it as it travels to show the articulated shape of the sheath.

myopia, myopic (near-sighted/ness)
The sign SEE is blocked by the other hand, PO away, to represent that only things that are near can be seen. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - myopic.

mystery
STRANGE STORY. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - mystery.

mystery (of faith)
FULL UNDERSTAND, NOT-YET.

myth
M-Y-T-H.

Image credits

1. The molecular expressions photo gallery

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