Gesture

noun

/ˈdʒɛs.tʃɚ/

Word Frequency: 10.3

Definitions

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

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

2.nounAn act or a remark made as a formality or as a sign of attitude.

"We took flowers as a gesture of sympathy."

3.nounThe manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.

4.verbTo make a gesture or gestures.

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

5.verbTo express something by a gesture or gestures.

"He gestured his disgust."

6.verbTo accompany or illustrate with gesture or action.

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