"handshape" meaning in English

See handshape in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: handshapes [plural]
Etymology: From hand + shape. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|hand|shape}} hand + shape Head templates: {{en-noun}} handshape (plural handshapes)
  1. (sign language) The held position of the hand and fingers in producing a particular sign. Wikipedia link: handshape Synonyms: handform
    Sense id: en-handshape-en-noun-M3zZ4Wn4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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