gesture
/dʒˈɛstʃɝ/
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Definitions
Noun
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
Noun
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
Noun
something done as an indication of intention; "a political gesture"; "a gesture of defiance"
Verb
show, express or direct through movement; "He gestured his desire to leave"
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acclaim
applaud
beau geste
beck
beckon
bless
bow
bow down
bowing
clap
cross oneself
curtsey
curtsy
exsert
extend
facial expression
facial gesture
flourish
gesticulation
high-five
hold out
jab
jabbing
mudra
nod
obeisance
poke
poking
previous question
put out
shake
shrug
sign
sign of the cross
spat
stretch forth
stretch out
thrust
thrusting
V sign
wafture
wave
waving
wink