Sign of the Day for Friday, January 9, 2026

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Featured Person: Rush Limbaugh was born in January. He was a radio host. He was deaf and used cochlear implants to hear.

HOST

(as in "host of a show or performance")

What is being signed (English Meaning)

HOST (as in "host of a show or performance")


Sign Type
  • ASL

Sign Description

The dominant hand in the S Handshape is sideways and held up in front of the mouth.


Memory Aid

Think of a person holding a microphone in front of their mouth.


This Sign is Used to Say (Sign Synonyms)

Example of Usage
English Sentence

Rush Limbaugh is a radio host. He is deaf, but uses cochlear implants to hear.

ASL Gloss

R‑U‑S‑H L‑I‑M‑B‑A‑U‑G‑H HIMSELF RADIO HOST. HE DEAF BUT HAVE COCHLEAR IMPLANT.


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