- deaf language
- deaf language nounSign language used by the deaf (also deaf-and-dumb language, a name now deprecated)• • •Main Entry: ↑deaf
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Deaf culture — describes the social beliefs, behaviors, art, literary traditions, history, values and shared institutions of communities that are affected by deafness and which use sign languages as the main means of communication. When used as a cultural label … Wikipedia
Deaf American — Deaf Americans Notable Deaf Americans: Marlee Matlin • Sophia Fowler Gallaudet • Dummy Hoy • Edward Miner Gallaudet • Ben Bahan • I. King Jordan • Julia Brace • George Veditz To … Wikipedia
Deaf climbers — use alternative ways such as commands, hand tactics, and sometimes an Interpreter or hearing aid to assist them with their climb. They are capable of all types of climbing including bouldering, which consists of no ropes and usually a crash pad.… … Wikipedia
DEAF-MUTE — (Heb. חֵרֵשׁ, heresh), always classed in the Talmud together with the minor and the imbecile as being irresponsible and of no independent will, from which stem all the restrictions and exemptions applying to him, both in law and the performance… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Deaf Sam-yong — Theatrical poster for Deaf Sam yong (1964) Hangul 벙어리 삼룡 … Wikipedia
Deaf West Theatre — Company is a North Hollywood, California based cultural institution serving as a model for deaf theatre worldwide. Founded in 1991, by Ed Waterstreet, it is noted for being the first professional resident Sign Language Theatre in the western half … Wikipedia
Deaf basketball — is basketball played by deaf people. Sign language is used to communicate whistle blows and communication between players. Contents 1 National associations 2 Players 3 Deaf International Basketball Federation … Wikipedia
deaf — W3 [def] adj [: Old English;] 1.) physically unable to hear anything or unable to hear well →↑hearing impaired ▪ communication between deaf and hearing people ▪ I think Mum s going a bit deaf . ▪ She s deaf and dumb (=unable to hear or speak) and … Dictionary of contemporary English
deaf — [ def ] adjective ** not able to hear anything, or not able to hear very well. Many deaf people wear a hearing aid to help them hear. Deaf people often use their hands to communicate in sign language, and many can lip read what other people are… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Deaf white cat — Deaf, odd eyed white cat. Some white cats suffer from congenital deafness caused by degeneration of the inner ear.[1] This condition is associated with blue irises. In white cats with mixed coloured eyes (odd eyed cats), it has been fo … Wikipedia
