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Gestures

A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech.

📖 Definitions of "Gestures"

noun
  1. 1

    A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech.

    "The middle-finger gesture is really a nonverbal swear."

  2. 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. 3

    The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.

verb
  1. 1

    To make a gesture or gestures.

    "My dad said to never gesture with my hands when I talk."

  2. 2

    To express something by a gesture or gestures.

    "He gestured his disgust."

  3. 3

    To accompany or illustrate with gesture or action.

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