GESTURE
Definition:
- [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
Synonyms: motion
- [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"
Synonyms: gesticulate, motion
Synonyms:
Related Words:
- wink
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exsert, stretch out, put out, extend, hold out, stretch forth
- shrug
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clap, spat
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applaud, clap, spat, acclaim
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bless, sign
- nod
- cross oneself
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bow, bow down
- shake
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beckon, wave
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jab, jabbing, poke, poking, thrust, thrusting
- mudra
- sign
- gesticulation
- beck
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facial expression, facial gesture
- flourish
- high-five
- previous question
- shrug
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wave, waving, wafture
- V sign
- nod
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bow, bowing, obeisance
- sign of the cross
- beau geste
