Dictionary
ges•ture
Pronunciation: (jes'chur), [key]
—n., v., -tured, -tur•ing.
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n.
1. a movement or position of the hand, arm, body, head, or face that is expressive of an idea, opinion, emotion, etc.:
the gestures of an orator; a threatening gesture.
2. the use of such movements to express thought, emotion, etc.
3. any action, courtesy, communication, etc., intended for effect or as a formality; considered expression; demonstration:
a gesture of friendship.
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v.i.
to make or use a gesture or gestures.
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v.t.
to express by a gesture or gestures.
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