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ASLDict
A Basic Guide to ASL combines text, graphics, and animations to explain signs for common terms.
About ASLDict
ASLDict is a web-based basic dictionary of American Sign Language (ASL). It covers a small set of common terms, the ASL alphabet, and the numbers 1 to 10. Each term has a text definition, and letter or number sign images are shown alongside it to help with visualizing the sign. Animated versions of the signs are also available if the user chooses to view them. The sign images are shown from the viewer's perspective, not the signer's.
The site is intended for people who want to communicate with someone who signs but does not hear, and for those learning basic ASL. The author notes that the guide is basic, and suggests a concise ASL dictionary for learning more. Some definitions are credited to the American Sign Language Concise Dictionary, and the animated signs were made possible by the Michigan State University ASL Browser. The site asks that pages be viewed in a full screen window, and that users wait for pages to fully load before using the word selector.
Key features
- Text definitions for common ASL terms with letter or number sign images
- Optional animated sign definitions for listed terms
- Pages for the ASL alphabet and the numbers 1 to 10
- Word search that matches partial words, such as "free" matching "freedom"
- Dictionary pages organized alphabetically by first letter
- Option to choose the background color of dictionary pages
Best for: People who are learning basic ASL terms or who want to communicate more easily with someone who signs but does not hear.
Good for
- Provides both text and animated versions of many definitions
- Sign images are shown from the viewer's perspective, which the site says helps when reading them
- Points users to other resources for learning more ASL
Watch out for
- Layout may not display correctly in all web browsers
- The background color option requires JavaScript to be enabled
- Covers only basic terms, so it is not a complete ASL dictionary
ASLDict at a glance
- Category
- Education & Learning › Language Learning
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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ASLDict FAQ
Are the sign images shown from the signer's point of view?
No. The sign images are displayed from the perspective of the viewer, as if someone is signing to the viewer.
What should I do if the word selector links do not work?
Wait for the pages to fully load before using the word selector. If the links still do not work properly, reload the page.
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