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PRONUNCIATION OF HAND SIGNAL

hand signal  [hænd ˈsɪɡnəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HAND SIGNAL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Hand signal is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HAND SIGNAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of hand signal in the English dictionary

The definition of hand signal in the dictionary is an action performed with a person's hand, or hands, which is intended to give a particular message to the person who sees it.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HAND SIGNAL


additional
əˈdɪʃənəl
anal
ˈeɪnəl
channel
ˈtʃænəl
constitutional
ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl
criminal
ˈkrɪmɪnəl
educational
ˌɛdjʊˈkeɪʃənəl
external
ɪkˈstɜːnəl
final
ˈfaɪnəl
functional
ˈfʌŋkʃənəl
internal
ɪnˈtɜːnəl
international
ˌɪntəˈnæʃənəl
interregnal
ˌɪntəˈreɡnəl
journal
ˈdʒɜːnəl
national
ˈnæʃənəl
optional
ˈɒpʃənəl
original
əˈrɪdʒɪnəl
presignal
priːˈsɪɡnəl
regnal
ˈrɛɡnəl
signal
ˈsɪɡnəl
spignel
ˈspɪɡnəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HAND SIGNAL

hand down
hand drill
hand glass
hand grenade
hand in
hand in glove
hand in hand
hand it to someone
hand leather
hand lotion
hand luggage
hand of Fatima
hand on
hand organ
hand over
hand over fist
hand puppet
hand setting
hand towel
hand truck

WORDS THAT END LIKE HAND SIGNAL

alarm signal
busy signal
call signal
composite colour signal
danger signal
departure signal
distress signal
fog signal
interval signal
smoke signal
time signal
traffic signal
turn signal

Synonyms and antonyms of hand signal in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «hand signal» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HAND SIGNAL

Find out the translation of hand signal to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of hand signal from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «hand signal» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

手势
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

señal con la mano
570 millions of speakers

English

hand signal
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

हाथ संकेत
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

إشارة اليد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

рукой сигнал
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sinal com a mão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

হাত সংকেত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

signal de la main
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Isyarat tangan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Handsignal
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

手信号
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

손 신호
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sinyal tangan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tín hiệu tay
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கை சமிக்ஞை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हात सिग्नल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

el işareti
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

segnale di mano
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ręcznie sygnału
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

рукою сигнал
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

semnal mână
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σήμα με το χέρι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hand sein
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hand signal
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hånd signal
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of hand signal

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HAND SIGNAL»

The term «hand signal» is regularly used and occupies the 79.617 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HAND SIGNAL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about hand signal

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HAND SIGNAL»

Discover the use of hand signal in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to hand signal and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Training and Working Dogs for Quiet Confident Control of Stock
Scott Lithgow. Stay and hand signal Reinforce SIT and the sit whistle (PHEW). Extend it to SIT STAY. The SIT STAY hand signal is first taught from a position of quite close proximity, as shown in figure 12. Eventually this signal will only need to ...
Scott Lithgow, 1991
2
The Code of Federal Regulations of the United States of America
Failure to pass hand signal, including failure to be In position to pass. 1403. Failure to regard hand signal, including failure to watch for. 1404. Failure to stop when hand signal could not be seen. 1405. Wrong hand signal given. 1406.
‎1949
3
Barking: The Sound of a Language
You should begin by teaching the dog a visual hand signal—the palm of the hand held up toward the dog. First, use this hand signal while in a seated position. Then get up and sit right back down again. When the dog seems to understand ...
Turid Rugaas, 2008
4
Urban Dog: The Ultimate Street Smarts Training Manual
Hand Signals A hand signal is a silent code that communicares with your dog. Initially when you reach it, you will couple the hand signal with the verbal command. For example, when teaching your puppy to Sit, give the verbal command while ...
Cis Frankel, 2000
5
Handbook of Applied Dog Behavior and Training, Procedures ...
At the conclusion of the trial, the dog is released with an “OK” and hand clap, guided to the left side, and walked out several steps before the trainer steps back and calls the dog to come again, whereupon it is prompted with the hand signal to ...
Steven R. Lindsay, 2013
6
How to Teach Your Old Dog New Tricks
You'll be using your left hand to give the sfay hand signal after each limping step. While you're giving the sfay hand signal with your left hand, your right should still be giving the iift hand signal. The purpose of giving the sfay hand signal is to ...
Ted Baer, 1991
7
The Thinking Dog: Crossover to Clicker Training
Whether or not you've first introduced the cue for “touch,” you can introduce a recall hand signal, word cue, or both. The following instructions cover both the cue “here” and a recall hand signal. Word cue—“here.” You can introduce a word cue ...
Gail Fisher, 2009
8
Training Your Shih Tzu
Sit with Hand Signals When your Shih Tzu is sitting on command without using the treat to shape the sit or you holding the collar to steady him, you can add a hand signal. It's a fun thing to teach your Shih Tzu to respond to commands without ...
Joan Hustace Walker, 2009
9
Railwayman's Pocketbook
Richard Harry Norman Hardy. starting signal.–Rules 37 and 38. Signalman. 7. To authorise Driver tomove after having been stopped at signal box.–Rule 54. Green hand signal held steadily by Signalman. 8. To authorise Driverto pass signal ...
Richard Harry Norman Hardy, 2012
10
Purely Positive Training: Companion to Competition
If you want to teach a hand signal as well, introduce it after the dog clearly knows the verbal cue. When you use the two together, the dog always responds to the hand signal instead of the word. It's more natural for him. If the dog learns the ...
Sheila Booth, 1998

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HAND SIGNAL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term hand signal is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Sterling will get his big-money move, but at what cost? - Goal.com
For those he did, as usual, there was a warmly delivered hand signal, reflecting his ease. One person, who was expected to show, did not. «Goal India, Jul 15»
2
How to minimize excessive barking - Carroll County Times
While the dog is munching on the treat or holding the toy, say the word "quiet" paired with a hand signal. If the dog is still quiet, reward him with ... «Carroll County Times, Jul 15»
3
Invisible computers, smart admin & creative villages: The business …
These technologies will introduce into the workplace a new hand signal etiquette as staff adjust to interacting with gesture-controlled smart ... «Computer Business Review, Jul 15»
4
Lessons on official symbolism beckon from across the River
The hand signal favored by some rockers that resembles the University of Texas “Hook 'Em, Horns” sign is another pop culture nod to old ... «DeSoto Times-Tribune, Jul 15»
5
David Little: Battle is lost on cellphones, texting and driving
... or giving them the universal hand signal — slamming down an invisible phone with thumb and pinkie outstretched — to hang up and drive. «Chico Enterprise-Record, Jul 15»
6
Ushers serve as 'doorkeepers' to worship
A hand signal does exist for dangers such as fires or bomb threats — the usher drops an arm behind the back, raises both hands, then does a ... «Baltimore Sun, Jul 15»
7
Bus drivers to use hand signals to say it's safe
“It's a very simple hand signal that the children understand means that the bus driver has looked in the mirrors and has looked down the road ... «The Robesonian, Jul 15»
8
State approves new policy for school bus safety
The North Carolina State Board of Education changed a busing policy which will require bus drivers to use a standard hand signal to tell a ... «Sampson Independent, Jul 15»
9
Bike Safe Rodeo In Downtown Wichita Falls This Weekend - KAUZ …
"We have a course where everyone can ride through to learn how to properly stop, how to hand signal, avoid hazards at intersections. All the ... «KAUZ-TV, Jul 15»
10
Tyrone Gilks inquest: Theories as to lack of speed
Chris Martin, who was standing near the take-off ramp and clocking his speeds, made a hand signal to Tyrone to indicate he should abandon ... «Newcastle Herald, Jul 15»

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