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A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech.countableuncountable
- The middle-finger gesture is really a nonverbal swear.
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An act or a remark that serves as a formality or as a sign of attitude.countableuncountable
- We took flowers as a gesture of sympathy.
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A motion made with a pointing device, or on a touchscreen, that is recognised by the system as a command.countableuncountable
- This Web browser can be controlled with mouse gestures.
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The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.countableobsoleteuncountable
- Accubation, or lying down at meals, was a gesture used by very many nations.
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To make a gesture or gestures.intransitive
- My dad told me never to gesture with my hands when I talk.
- Never gesture at someone using your middle finger: it may be perceived as an insult.
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To express (something) by a gesture or gestures.transitive
- He gestured his disgust.
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To accompany or illustrate with gesture or action.transitive
- It is not orderly read, nor gestured as beseemeth.
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To express or signal (to someone) by a gesture or gestures (to do something, go somewhere, etc).transitive
- “Then what can you do?” she snapped. “I was told you were the best. Was that an idle boast?” He sighed and gestured her to sit down. “My lady, I—” “Countess,” she said sharply.