gesture
gesture definition
ges·ture (jes′c̸hər)
noun
- a movement, or movements collectively, of the body, or of part of the body, to express or emphasize ideas, emotions, etc.
- anything said or done to convey a state of mind, intention, etc.; often, something said or done merely for effect or as a formality a gesture of sympathy
Etymology: ME < ML gestura, mode of action < L gestus, pp. of gerere, to bear, carry
transitive verb
to express with a gesture or gestures
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