SL Dictionary

The multilingual Sign Language Dictionary records more than 1,000 signed words across over 100 years and describes their meaning, use, and history.

sldictionary.org
SL Dictionary homepage screenshot

About SL Dictionary

SL Dictionary is a multilingual sign language dictionary recording more than 1,000 signed words and phrases spanning over 100 years. Entries describe meaning, usage, and history, and the site is intended for researchers in all disciplines. It includes search and language options labeled ase and eng, plus information on sign language writing systems and the history of sign language writing.

Key features

  • Search signed words and phrases
  • Read meaning, usage, and history for entries
  • Switch between ase and eng language options
  • Explore SignWriting, ASLwrite, and Signotation systems
  • Explore ASL Font, SignScript, and HamNoSys systems
  • Learn about history of Sign language writing
Best for: Researchers in all disciplines studying the meaning, usage, and history of signed words.
Good for
  • Records more than 1,000 signed words spanning over 100 years
  • Provides meaning, usage, and history for entries
  • Covers multiple sign language writing systems in one place

SL Dictionary at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Good for
Researchers
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

SL Dictionary alternatives

Tools and sites you could use instead, ranked by how closely they match.

All 24 alternatives

Popular in Language Learning

Well-known listings from the same topic.

All 259
Is something wrong or out of date?

Tell us and an editor will check it.

Own this website?

Claim the listing and suggest updates yourself. An editor checks every claim first.

Claim this listing