Definitions for gesture

Definitions for (noun) gesture

Main entry: gesture

Definition: motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling


Main entry: gesture

Definition: something done as an indication of intention

Usage: a political gesture; a gesture of defiance


Main entry: gesture, motion

Definition: the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals


Definitions for (verb) gesture

Main entry: gesticulate, gesture, motion

Definition: show, express or direct through movement

Usage: He gestured his desire to leave


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