)L-B M"subscripted".
pound per square inch(1) L-B, then hand descends and signs I-N SQUARED. (2) P-S-I.
powder
~ (chemistry)[C] mimics the action of shaking powder out of a container. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - powder.
~ (makeup)
~ (n)FT of [B], PO > face, repeatedly taps at cheek with a small movement.
~ (v)FT of [B], PO > face repeatedly taps at cheek with a larger movement and changing locations on cheek.
powder funnelPOWDER FUNNEL.
power
~(1) DH [B], arcs over biceps of ND arm. (2) [C] or [5:] brings FTs rapidly to the ND biceps.
lose ~DH [C], PO down, is held against NDH [B], PO
down, and DH closes to an [O^] with thumb still touching NDH to show
the decrease in power.
raise to the nth ~POWER EQUAL "N".
power amplifierP-A.
power factorP-F.
power gain (Ap)A P"subscripted".
power on self testP-O-S-T.
Power PointP-P.
power sourcePOWER STart PLACE. Some people sign STart, but that's a verb and "source" is a noun.
power supplyPOWER + (2h)[B], POs up, FOs away, move forward slightly 2x.
power surgePOWER + DH [O^], PO down, is held against NDH [B], PO down, and DH opens with fingers wiggling, then suddenly closes again to a [O^], all the time with thumb still touching NDH to show the sudden surge of power.
practice
~ (business, as in "the doctor's ~")BUSINESS.
~ (repetition for improvement)[A], PO down, FO away, rubs back and forth across the index finger of [1], PO > signer, FO > DS.
praise(1) [1], PO > NDS, touches chin (SAY) + clap hands together, NDPO up and DHPO down in the direction of and while gazing at that which is being praised. For an animated gif of this sign, see Animated dictionary of religious signs - Deaf Missions: Praise. (2) (1) + OFFER-UP. For an animated gif of this sign, see Animated dictionary of religious signs - Deaf Missions: Praise.
praseodymium P-R. 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.
pray, prayer
~ (general)(1) (2h)[B], FOs up, are pressed together and move downward 1x. (2) (2h)[B], FOs up, are pressed together and move downward 2x. For an animated gif of this sign, see Animated dictionary of religious signs - Deaf Missions: Pray.
~ (Jewish)(1) One [B], PO up, crossed over the other, as if reading from a book. The hands are rocked to and fro. (2) The previous sign with the entire body rocking. (< the rocking movement used by the most religious and the fact that all prayers are canonized and usually read from a book.)
pray (يصلي / الصلاة, Islam)(2h)[loose 5], palms face each other, FOs up, hands descend and are clasped at the waist. For a film of this Saudi sign, click on Pray / prayer.
~ (World Wide Church of God)(2h)SPEAK-TO-GOD arcs upward.
prayer nicheCup hands behind ears + [N dot], PO down, FO away, "stands" behind [C dot], PO > signer, FO > DS.
prayer shawl(1) (2h)[C], POs > signer, FOs ><, FTs run down chest as if tracing the outline of the shawl. (2) (2h)bC-CL'outline of shawl going down both sides of chest'.
pre- (prefix)(1) (2h)[B], POs > signer, FOs >< DH touches the palm of NDH, then moves > signer. (2) DH [P], PO down touches the palm of NDH [B], PO > signer, FO ><, then moves > signer.
preach[F], PO away from signer, is held high and bends repeatedly at wrist. For an animated gif of this sign, see Animated dictionary of religious signs - Deaf Missions: Preach.
preacher
~ (general)[F], PO away from signer, is held high and bends repeatedly at wrist + AGENT. For an animated gif of this sign, see Animated dictionary of religious signs - Deaf Missions: Preacher.
~ (LDS [Mormon]) (2h)[F], POs away from signer, are held high and bend repeatedly at the wrists (< preachers going out two by two).
pre-cast(2h)[B], DPO > back, DFO > NDS, NDPO away, NFO up, backhands touch and DH moves > back + (2h)[C], POs ><, FOs away, thumbs remain touching while DH rotates until FO is up, as if pouring something into NDH.
precession (Astronomy)(2h)[5:], holds an imaginary ball from the sides and rotates it so that if there were a north-south pole, it would make circles parallel to the floor.
precipitant(2h)5wg-CL shows sediment settling, then G-CL moves across B-CL to show thin layer of sediment on substrate. For distinguish this from "precipitate", keep the NDH in place and point to it. (Not shown in QuickTime movie). For a QuickTime movie of the second portion of this sign phrase, see ASL browser - sediment.
precipitate
~ (cause)
LEAD/GUIDE, where the movement is somewhat extended and the meaning is "lead to" as in "the event precipitated violence".
~ (chemistry)(2h)5wg-CL shows sediment settling, then G-CL moves across B-CL to show thin layer of sediment on substrate. For a QuickTime movie of the second portion of this sign phrase, see ASL browser - sediment.
precipitation (Meteorology)(<) RAIN, (>) SNOW.
précisP-R-E-C-I-S.
preciseEXACT. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - precise.
precisionMEASURE EXACT. For a QuickTime movie of EXACT, see ASL browser - precise.
predecessor (math)NUMBER BEFORE.
predestinationGOD DECIDE WHO SAVE.
predicate (n)P-R-E-D.
predictionPREDICT ANNOUNCE.
pre-existence (LDS [Mormon]) LIFE BEFORE EARTH.
Presbyterian[P], FO up, strikes palm of NDH [B], PO > DS, FO up, 2x with middle finger. (< initialized form of LUTHERAN.) For an animated gif of this sign, see American Sign Language browser: Presbyterian.
preference
~ (general)TASTE, that is, middle finger of [open 8] taps chin.
~ (stronger)FT of [B] touch midchest and hand rises while closing to an [A].
preferred stockPREFER S-T-O-C-K.
prefixNDH [bC], PO away, FO > NDS, DH [bC], PO away, touches index finger to index finger to show an element added to the front of a word.
pregnancy, pregnant
~(1)[5], PO towards, FOs down are held at stomach and move out to show the distension. (2) (2h)[5], FOs >< moves towards each other from the sides of the stomach and interlace FTs, then both hands move forward to show the distension. (3) (2h)[5], FOs >< moves towards each other from the sides of the stomach and interlace FTs. Technically speaking this means to become pregnant, but the two signs are often used interchangeably.
unwanted or unplanned ~(1) [V] jabs neck with FT. (2) CARELESS PREGNANT.
pre-ignitionBEFORE + [bX] twists at position of ignition switch + (1h)BURN.
prejudice(1) AGAINST. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - prejudice. (2) [A dot], PO down, runs FT up chest (like PROUD), but flick thumb up at the end so that PO is towards.
preliminaries (sports)P-R-E-L-I-M-S.
preliminaryP-BEFORE, that is, DH [P] is held against the backhand of [B], PO away, FO up, and DH moves > NDS.
premature ejaculation(1) [1] travels > [S], PO down, FO away as if it were going to be inserted, but just before it enters, it changes to an [S], then opens to a [5]. (2) PENIS CAN'T HOLD, EJACULATE. (3) FAST EJACULATE, HOLD CAN'T.
pre-menstrual syndromeP-M-S.
preorgasmicORGASM (see entry), NOT-YET.
prepositionP-R-E-P.
prep schoolDH index finger taps against little finger of [5], PO > signer, FO up.
prescription(1) R-X, which moves diagonally down. (2) DOCTOR WRITE PAPER FOR MEDICINE.
prescription drugsMEDICINE DOCTOR GIVE.
(Divine) Presence(1) GOD GO-TOGETHER US. (2) CONFRONT GOD.
present
~ (tense)NOW.
~ (v, give presentation)LECTURE.
~ (v, give award)GIFT-TO, that is, (2h)[X], PO ><, FOs first up, then twist so that > recipient (receiver) while hands arc upwards.
~ participleNOW P-A-R-T.
president (general and LDS [Mormon])(2h)[5:], POs away, are placed on respective temples and move away while closing to (2h)[S].
pressureDH [B], pushes down repeatedly with palm aginst NDH [S], FO away. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - pressure.
presumptuousTOO-MUCH + [4], PO > NDS, FO up, spirals away from temple with th.
pretend(1) (2h)[B], POs down, FOs away, are held
together with DH above NDH and DFOrces NDH to bend with it into a [B^] twice. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - hypocrite. (2) [C^] holds thumb side against NDS cheek and opens and closes as if "speaking out of the other side of one's mouth". (3) [1], PO away, FO up, brushes forward against cheek 2x. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - pretend.
pretrial intervention (diversion)REHABILITATION PROGRAM. COURT, PUT-ASIDE.
preventive maintenanceP-M.
preview(1) PREDICT. (2) EARLY + [V], PO down, FO away, moves forward. (3) (2h)[B], are held with back hands touching, DPO > back, DFO > NDS, NDPO away, NDFO up, and DH moves backwards while NDH stays in position + [V], PO down, FO away, moves forward.
preview monitor(2h)[B], POs > signer, FOs >< DH touches the palm of NDH, then moves > signer + (2h)[V], POs down, FOs > thing observed, LOOK"over time" + SQUARE.
price(1) (2h)[flat F], POs><, FOs away, tap thumbs together twice. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - value. This option is better for differentiating it from "cost". (2) FT of [X], PO > NDS, brushes down [B], PO > DS, FO away. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - price.
priest
priest (Eastern Orthodox) [5], PO up, FO > NDS, starts at chin and descends to indicate beard. This is from Greek Sign Language.
~ (Jewish)(1) (2h)[P], FTs touch the chest just below the neck, separate while still touching and then descend down the sides of the chest. (2) (2h)[L], index fingers touch the chest just below the neck, separate while still touching and then descend down the sides of the chest. (1) & (2) (< the breast plate worn by the High Priest.) (3) The hands are held with thumbs touching, POs face away from signer, and the fingers are held together but split between the middle and ring fingers, like Mr. Spock on Star Trek. (Leonard Nemoy is a cohen and got the gesture from this one which is used to bless the people during holidays).(3) P-R-I-E-S-T. (4) PEOPLE GROUP (or PERSON if singular) SACRIFICE-TO-God.
~ [Hindu]P-R-I-E-S-T.
~ (LDS [Mormon]) [P] taps the wrist of NDH [S], PO down.
~ (Roman Catholic and Episcopal) [G], PO > signer, is drawn against the neck. (< clerical collar.)
priesthood (LDS [Mormon]) [P] touches the wrist of NDH [S], PO down, and changes to an [H] as it ascends.
primary[1], PO down, FO away, supinates like the sign FIRST, but strikes the thumb of NDH [A dot], PO > DS, FO away.
primary impedance (Zp)Z P"subscripted".
primary voltage (Vp)V P"subscripted".
prime
~ (a pump)HELP START.
~ (as a superscript for a letter, as in "P'")1outline-CL'draw prime after letter'.
~ numberP-R-I-M-E NUMBER.
prime minister(1) P-M. (2) [P] touches middle finger to DS temple, then [M] touches FT to temple.
primitiveLONG-AGOwg, that is, [5], PO > NDS, moves back over shoulder while FT wiggle. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - primitive. Note: Some people sign ROUGH, but this has negative connotations.
princeP-KING. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - prince.
princess[P] touches NDS of chest, then DS of chest, then DS hip. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - princess.
principal
~ (of a school)[P] taps dorsal (back) side of [S], PO down, FO > DS.
~ axisDH [1] strikes thumb of NDH [A], PO > DS, FO away + A-X-I-S.
~ square rootDH [1] strikes thumb of NDH [A], PO > DS, FO away + SQUARE-ROOT.
principleP-LAW. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - principle.
principle of superpositionP-LAW + (2h)[B], POs up, pronate and overlap one another.
printed circuitP-C.
printed circuit boardP-C-B.
printer(1) [L], PO away, FO up, is held slightly above NDH and strikes palm of [B], PO up, FO away, while closing twice to [bO]. (Not PRINT PERSON!) For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - printer. (2)PRINT MACHINE.
print mergePRINT MAINSTREAM.
priority(1) Palm of [5] moves towards thumb of NDH [5], PO > signer, FO > DS, as if it were going to tap against it, returns to its original position, then moves down slightly as if it were going to tap the index finger, and finally similarly with the middle finger. (2) Middle finger of [P] moves towards thumb of NDH [5], PO > signer, FO > DS, as if it were going to tap against it, returns to its original position, then moves down slightly as if it were going to tap the index finger, and finally similarly with the middle finger.
priority interrupt controllerP-I-C.
prismP-R-I-S-M.
private branch exchangeP-B-X.
private parts of the bodyBODY AREA, PRIVATE.
probability
~(1) POSSIBLE. (2) UNSURE, that is, (2h)[S], POs down, alt. rise and fall. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - probability.
~ distributionPROBABILITY + (2h)[O^], move down while separating and open to (2h)[5].
probable causeENOUGH PROOF.
probateW-I-L-L COURT.
probation officerWARN(x1) AGENT.
proboscisThis depends on the size of the animal. The term can refer to the trunk of an elephant or the long "nose" of an insect. For the latter, grasp nose with [G], PO > NDS, and pull away closing FT to [bO].
procaryoticP-R-O-C-A-R-Y.
procedurePROCESS. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - procedure.
proceedsAMMOUNT COLLECT.
process
~ (a series of steps)(2h)[B^], POs ><, FOs away, DH is held ahead of NDH, then NDH leapfrogs over DH, and DH over NDH. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - procedure.
~ (Photography)
~ (a film)(2h)[5:] hold a processing container and shake it like a cocktail.
~ (a print)(2h)[X dot] hold a processing tray and swirl it.
processing
~ (mechanical)PROCESS. For a QuickTime movie of the first sign, see ASL browser - procedure.
~ (mental)(2h)[1], POs towards, FOs ><, DH FT circles around NDH FT, both hands are placed near temple.
procession(2h)4-CL"stately procession of people single file".
processional(2h)4-CL"stately procession of people single file" MUSIC.
processor(2h)alt.NEXT MACHINE. For a QuickTime movie of the first sign, see ASL browser - procedure.
processor elementP-E.
produce
~ (n)(<) FRUIT, (>) V-E-G.
~ (v)(1) MAKE++. (2) P-MAKE++. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - produce.
producerP-MAKE AGENT.
producer-director(1) P-D. (2) P-MAKE AGENT, D-CONTROL AGENT.
product
~ (Manufacturing and chemistry)MAKE + with NDH left in place, DH producing THING, that is, DH [B], PO up, FO up, moves > DS with several hops.
~ (of multiplication)(1) P-R-O-D-U-C-T. (2) MULTIPLY END.
production(1) MAKE+. (2) P-MAKE. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - produce.
production assistant(1) P-A. (2) PRODUCE ASSISTANT.
profession, professional (adj)DH [P], PO down, FO away, NDH [Bb], PO > DS, FO away, middle finger of DH touches top of NDH and FT moves straight down the NDH.
Profession of Faith (Lutheran)ANNOUNCE FAITH.
professionalismDH [P], NDH [B], POs > opposite side, FOs away, middle finger of DH touches top of NDH and FT moves straight down the NDH + (2h)[C], POs down, FOs away, both hands move from side to side antisymmetrically.
professor emeritusTEACHER, NOW RETIRED.
profile[B], PO down, FO > NDS, touches the forehead and then the chin. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - profile.
profit(1) [F] puts FT in breast pocket. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - profit. (2) [F] puts FT in hip pocket.
program (computers)[P] rises up [B], PO towards, and goes down other side.
program counterP-C.
programmable array logicP-A-L.
programmable interrupt controllerP-I-C.
programmable logic arrayP-L-A.
programmable logic deviceP-L-D.
programmable logic sequencerP-L-S.
programmable read-only memoryP-R-O-M.
programmable sound generatorP-S-G.
programmable unijunction transistorP-U-T.
programmed input/outputP-I-O.
programmer
~ (machine)PROGRAM MACHINE.
~ (person)PROGRAM AGENT.
programming(1) PROGRAM (1) PROGRAM INVENT.
Programming Language IP-L-ONE
program monitorPROGRAM SQUARE.
progress(1) (2h)alt.NEXT. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - progress. (2) (2h)alt.NEXT, diagonally upward.
projectile motionMOVE HOW? LIKE THROW, 1-CL shows arc of
motion.
projection
~ (math)NDH [L], PO away, FO up. DH [O]->[5] opens towards joint of thumb and index finger (not specifying x or y axis).
~ along the x-axisNDH [L], PO away, FO up. DH [O]->[5] opens towards thumb, which represents the x-axis.
~ along the y-axisNDH [L], PO away, FO up. DH [O]->[5] opens towards middle finger, which represents the y-axis.
~ along the z-axisNDH 3D-CL'PO away, FO up'. DH [O]->[5] opens towards index finger, which represents the z-axis.
~ (Psychology)With [5:] closing to an [A], grasp at chest and then throw it at the person being projected onto.
projector
~ (slide or opaque)[O^], PO forward, FO up, at eye level opens to [5] as it moves forward.
~ (overhead)[O^], PO forward, FO up, above head opens to [5] as it moves forward.
ProkimenonOFFER-UP, that is, (2h)[B], POs up, FOs away, are lifted up as if offering something to God.
promGRADUATE DANCE.
promethium P-M. 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.
promiscuity, promiscuous
~ (female) (1) [5], PO > NDH, FO up, brushes by NDH [1], PO away, FO up. (2) (2h)[X], POs away, FOs up, hold hands together and then separate as if spreading one's legs.
~ (general) [V:], PO away, FO up, moves or hops from NDS to DS of [5], PO > signer, FO up, as if "playing the field". For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - promiscuous.
~ (male)[I], FO away, pokes at space while traveling from NDS to DS.
promotion, promotedNDH [5], PO > signer, FO > DS, [V:], PO away, FO up, jumps from a lower rung on the NDH to a higher rung.
prompt
~ (computers)[B^], PO away, FO up, pokes at air like GET-ATTENTION.
~ (punctual)(1) Both hands snap fingers + TIME. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - punctual. (2) FT of [X] is brought down rapidly on the watch area of NDH. This can be repeated several times while arm is brought forward to show that the person is always punctual.
~ (theater)(1) (2h)[B] are pressed together and open like a book. WIth NDH left in position from previous sign, the signer gazes at the palm as if reading from the script, then looks up and with the NDH still in position, DH [S], PO away, FO up, opens 3x to [5:] as if feeding lines to an actor who had forgotten them. (2) (2h)[B] are pressed together and open like a book. WIth NDH left in position from previous sign, the signer gazes at the palm as if reading from the script, then looks up and with the NDH still in position, DH signs FINGERSPELL.
pronunciationSAY. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - pronunciation.
proofreadREAD, CHECK"each" MISTAKE.
prop
~ (acting)P-R-O-P.
~ (aviation)(2h)[1], move symmetrically in circles parallel to the chest and separating at the top. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - propeller.
propaganda(1) ADVERTISE. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - propaganda. (2) BRAIN~WASH.
propeller(s)(2h)[1], move symmetrically in circles parallel to the chest and separating at the top. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - propeller.
proper motion (Astronomy)APPROPRIATE MOTION, that is RIGHT+ + MOVE.
property
~ (characteristic)DH [P], PO down, FO > NDS, circles and lands thumb side on NDH, [B], PO away, FO up.
~ (real estate)(1) (2h)[O^], POs up, FOs away, are held in together in place while thumbs rub against FTs. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - property. (2) (2h)[O^], POs up, FOs away, are held in together in place while thumbs rub against FTs, then one or both hands open to a [5], PO down, while moving outwards on the periphery of a circle.
prophecyPREDICT.
prophesyPREDICT ANNOUNCE.
prophet
~ (general)PREDICT AGENT. For an animated gif of this sign, see Animated dictionary of religious signs - Deaf Missions: Prophet.
~ (LDS [Mormon]) PREDICT AGENT.
propitiate(1) OFFER-TO-God, GOD SATISFIED. (2) SUBSTITUTE.
proportion, proportional(2h)[P], POs down, FOs away, move downwards at NDS then at DS.
proprietaryTHEIRS*++, OTHER C-O PROFIT, FORBIDDEN.
prop rod(2h)5:->S-CL'lift hood' + [1] rises and strikes the palm of B-CL(PO down, FO away) which is held high to represent the hood.
prosecuteBLAME. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - prosecute.
prosecutorGOVERNMENT THEIR LAWYER.
ProskomenPAY-ATTENTION-TO. This sign is directed towards what must be attended to.
prospective
~ (adj)(1) FUTURE, as in "~ buyer". (2) PREDICT, as in "~ study".
~ (n)PREDICT, as in "write a ~ on the project".
prostateP-R-O-S-T-A-T-E.
prostitute[B^], PO > back, rubs back of fingers against cheek twice. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - prostitute.
protactinium P-A. 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.
protagonist(1) LEAD CHARACTER. (2) LEAD ROLE.
protective servicesPROTECT SERVE.
protein(1) (2h)[P], touch FTs, then separate to respective sides while twisting. (2) [P] touches middle finger to corner of mouth and hand twists.
protest(2h)[S] hold picket sign and wave it forward slightly 2x. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - picket.
Protestant[X:] taps palm of NDH twice.
proton"P" PartICLE.
protoplanetEARLY PLANET, where the second sign is [P], PO down, FO > NDS, orbits around [1], PO > DS, FO up.
protostar STAR, NOT-YET.
protractor[P] touches index then thumb of [L], PO away, FO up.
Proverbs [Heb. Mishlei] P-R-O-V.
Providence(1) GOD SUPERVISE. (2) GOD TAKE-CARE-OF.
proxemics(2h)[1], NDPO > signer, DPO away, FOs up, hands in neutral space separate and approach each other while remaining in front of the signer's nose.
proximal (anatomy)NDH [B], PO down, FO away, holds hand out and DH points under the arm > the torso and moves repeatedly towards it.
Psalms [Heb. T'hillim] (1) P-S-A. (2) P-SONG.
pseudo-FALSE. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - pseudo.
pseudo noiseP-N.
pseudo randomP-R.
pseudo random noiseP-R-N.
p'shat(1) SUPERFICIAL MEANING. (2) SIMPLE MEANING.
psi, 
Same as the sign PSYCHOLOGY (some people start this sign with THINK, in which case I mean the later half of the compound.)
psi-a (read "pee es eye ah", which stands for "pound(s) per square inch absolute")P-S-I "G".
psi-g (read "pee es eye gee", which stands for "pound(s) per square inch gauge")P-S-I "A".
psychiatry(1) P-DOCTOR. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - psychiatrist. (2) [P] is inserted between thumb and index finger of [B], PO way, FO up, twice.
psychoanalysisPSYCHOLOGY ANALYZE.
psychology(1) Pinkie side of [B] is inserted between thumb and index finger of [B], PO way, FO up, twice. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - psychology. (2) Same as (1) but starts with THINK.
psychosisTHINK BREAK-DOWN.
psychosomaticBRAIN INFLUENCE (with th) BODY.
pubic lice(2h)[3] is held with DH thumb touching the nose and NDH touching the pubic area and both FTs wiggle.
public address (system)P-A.
public affairsP-A.
public defenderGOVERNMENT (2h)O^-GIVE-you LAWYER.
Public Service AnnouncementP-S-A.
puddingSWEET SOUP, where the second sign is NDH [C dot] is a bowl and [H] is a spoon which circles from bowl to mouth twice.
Puerto Rico (1) P-R. (2) [P] touches NDS of chin with wrist, then [R] touches DS of chin with FTs. 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.
pulley
~C-CL, PO > DS, FO up, is held in place while I-CL show the rope going over the head of the pulley.
a two-body system of unequal masses attached by a rope over a frictionless ~
P-U-L-L-E-Y (2h)C-CL'place pulley' + M 1"subscripted",
leave NDH [C] in place--------------------->
A-CL'place m1'. I-CL'trace rope from m1 to m2'.
leave NDH [C] in place------------------------->
M 2"subscripted", A-CL'place m2'.
leave NDH [C] in place---------->
one object sits on a frictionless surface, and the other object hangs off the edge of the table over a ~TABLE (2h)1-CL'trace outline of edge of table'. P-U-L-L-E-Y
(2h)C-CL'place pulley' (2h)5->F-CL'connect to table edge'.
M 1"subscripted", SET-UP'on flat surface I-CL'show rope
from m1 to m2'. M 2"subscripted", + A-CL'place m2'.
a mass (m1) on an inclined plane attached to a mass (m2) over a pulleySURFACE, (2h)B-CL'show surface of inclined plane'.
M-A-S-S M 1'subscripted', A,B-CL'set up on inclined
surface'. P-U-L-L-E-Y (2h)5>F-CL'connect pulley at apex'
I-CL'show rope from m1 to m2'. M 2"subscripted",
m2-CONNECT-TO-'rope from below'.
pulsarSTAR + [O^], PO away, FO up, flashes open and closed repeatedly.
pulse (sudden burst)
~ (electronic/mechanical signal)
~(1) [S], PO > NDS, and hand opens with a flick to [1], PO
down, FO > NDS. (2) 1-CL traces a spike in an otherwise flat graph. For the plural ("pulses"), trace several spikes.
~ propagated along a stretched stringSTRING'taut' (leave NDH in place) PULSE TO-NDS. W-A-V-E, B^-CL'PO down, wave travels along string'.
a ~ generated by a flip of the string on the left, travels to the right end, which is fixed to a wall. The ~ then reflects upside down from the fixed end.
W-A-L-L, B-CL'wall perpendicular to signer and on rt'->
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I-CL'travels from wall to lf, then string is flipped',
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PULSE-TO-lf. B^-CL'wave crest travels to rt and meets wall'.
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INVERT, B^-CL'wave trough travels to lf'.
~s are sent at regular time intervalsPULSE+ REGULAR"mm", where the last sign is (2h)[1], POs ><, FOs away, DH moves in a circle parallel to the chest and strikes the NDH as it passes.
~ (Medicine)Hold FT of [B] to wrist at a right angle (to distinguish from DOCTOR), that is FO > DS.
pulse amplitude modulationP-A-M.
pulse code modulationP-C-M.
pulse count modulationP-C-M.
pulse duration modulationP-D-M.
pulse modulationP-M.
pulse per secondP-P-S.
pulse position modulationP-P-M.
pulse repetition frequencyP-R-F.
pulse repetition rateP-R-R.
pulse repetition timeP-R-T.
pulse time modulationP-T-M.
pulse widthP-W.
pulse width modulationP-W-M.
pump (engineering)The signer mimics the action of moving the handle on a water pump. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - pump.
pumpkin[8] flicks middle finger against [S], PO down. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - pumpkin.
punch in[S] stamps its small finger side against the palm of NDH [B] + ENTER.
punch out[S] stamps its small finger side against the palm of NDH [B] + [5], PO > signer, FO up, moves away while closing to [O^].
punctual(1) Both hands snap fingers + TIME. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - punctual. (2) FT of [X] is brought down rapidly on the watch area of NDH. This can be repeated several times while arm is brought forward to show that the person is always punctual.
punctuationCOMMA, PERIOD.
puncture woundThe left "flat" hand faces up at chest level. The index finger of the right "one" hand moves down through the fingers of the left hand as if puncturing it. The right "F" hand faces down and touches the left arm. (This can be signed at the area of the wound.)
purchaseBUY.
pure(1) CLEAN*. (2) P-CLEAN.
PurgatoryMiddle finger of DH [P] traces a circle in the palm of NDH [B]. (< the practice of selling indulgences in the 16th century to expiate the souls in Purgatory who had died in grace.)
Purim(1) (2h)[P] held at eyes and then hands separate while closing to (2h)[U]. (2) [K] is moved like (1h)CELEBRATE. (< from the sign for "Tel-Aviv" which is famous for its riotous Purim carnivals.)
Puritan(2h)[P] trace outline of Puritan collar with middle fingers, which start at point of necktie knot, descend in an arc, and go up to each side's respective shoulder.
purposeTHINK~MEAN, where the [V] that will be used for MEAN is brought up to the temple for "THINK" and perseverated for MEAN in the sense of "what does that mean?"
purse(1) [1] traces a downward arc from wrist of [S], PO > DS, FO away, to elbow. (2) (2h)[A], POs ><, FOs away, hold palms together and open hinging on wrists which stay together.
push buttonP-B.
pushdown (computers)DH [B] presses down on [S], PO > DS, like OPPRESS.
push drugsSELL is modulated by being produced multiple times while moving > NDS with puffed cheeks.
pusher (drugs)SELL AGENT.
pushkeMONEY F-CL'put coin in cylinder' THAT 1-CL'point to cylinder'.
C-CL'cylinder'------------------------------------>
push to talkP-T-T.
puttThe signer mimics the action of putting in a game of golf. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - putt.
PWA (person [living] with AIDS)(1) PERSON SELF HAVE A-I-D-S. (2) P-W-A.
P wave"P" W-A-V-E.
pyramid(2h)[B] sweep up left and right sides of pyramid shape, and then twist and sweep up front and back sides. For a QuickTime movie of this sign, see ASL browser - pyramid.
Pythagorean theoremP-Y-T-H-A-G-O-R-E-A-N THEORY. Later, "P" 'S THEOREM.
) in the air.
) in the air.
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) in the air.
) in the air + PARTICLE.
(the letter or the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter)
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