What is another word for fingerspelling?
Pronunciation: [fˈɪŋɡəspəlɪŋ] (IPA) 
Fingerspelling is the process of communicating using manual alphabets and finger movements. It is mostly used by people who are deaf or hard of hearing as a means of communication. Synonyms for fingerspelling include manual alphabet, dactylology, finger alphabets, hand spelling, and sign language. Manual alphabet is generally used to refer to the set of symbols or movements used to spell individual letters or words. Dactylology, on the other hand, is the science of communicating using hand gestures. Finger alphabets are often used to refer to a specific set of hand movements used to express letters in a specific language. Hand spelling and sign language can be used interchangeably with fingerspelling to describe the process of manual communication.
