Expression
Expression noun - An act, process, or means of putting something into words.
Sign language and expression are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sign language" instead a noun "Expression".
Sign language
Sign language noun - Language expressed by visible hand gestures.
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Synonyms for Sign language
Expression and sign language are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Expression" instead a noun phrase "Sign language".
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Since body language, gesturing, and facial expression are a major part of sign language, the Deaf are extremely adept at expressing snark without the use of a single proper sign.
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American Sign Language (and probably other sign languages) uses very succinct gestures and relies a lot on facial expression and directionality.
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Adam Hill frequently performs with a sign language interpreter and will often say things or get the audience to react in a certain way for the express purpose of getting the interpreter to sign a word or expression that is visually humorous/embarrassing.
Source: Fun with Subtitles
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