gesture
/ˈdʒɛs.tʃɚ/
noun
- 1
A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech.
“The middle-finger gesture is really a nonverbal swear.”
- 2
An act or a remark made as a formality or as a sign of attitude.
“We took flowers as a gesture of sympathy.”
- 3
The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.
verb
- 1
To make a gesture or gestures.
“My dad said to never gesture with my hands when I talk.”
- 2
To express something by a gesture or gestures.
“He gestured his disgust.”
- 3
To accompany or illustrate with gesture or action.
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