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Definition of Gesture
1. Noun. Motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling.
Generic synonyms: Motility, Motion, Move, Movement
Specialized synonyms: Jab, Jabbing, Poke, Poking, Thrust, Thrusting, Mudra
Derivative terms: Gesticulate
Specialized synonyms: Jab, Jabbing, Poke, Poking, Thrust, Thrusting, Mudra
Derivative terms: Gesticulate
2. Verb. Show, express or direct through movement. "He gestured his desire to leave"
Exact synonyms: Gesticulate, Motion
Specialized synonyms: Wink, Exsert, Extend, Hold Out, Put Out, Stretch Forth, Stretch Out, Shrug, Clap, Spat, Acclaim, Applaud, Clap, Spat, Bless, Sign, Nod, Cross Oneself, Bow, Bow Down, Shake, Beckon, Wave
Generic synonyms: Communicate, Intercommunicate
Derivative terms: Gesticulation, Motion
Specialized synonyms: Wink, Exsert, Extend, Hold Out, Put Out, Stretch Forth, Stretch Out, Shrug, Clap, Spat, Acclaim, Applaud, Clap, Spat, Bless, Sign, Nod, Cross Oneself, Bow, Bow Down, Shake, Beckon, Wave
Generic synonyms: Communicate, Intercommunicate
Derivative terms: Gesticulation, Motion
3. Noun. The use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals.
Exact synonyms: Motion
Generic synonyms: Visual Communication
Specialized synonyms: Sign, Gesticulation, Beck, Facial Expression, Facial Gesture, Flourish, High-five, Previous Question, Shrug, Wafture, Wave, Waving, V Sign, Nod, Bow, Bowing, Obeisance, Sign Of The Cross, Curtsey, Curtsy
Derivative terms: Gesticulate, Motion
Generic synonyms: Visual Communication
Specialized synonyms: Sign, Gesticulation, Beck, Facial Expression, Facial Gesture, Flourish, High-five, Previous Question, Shrug, Wafture, Wave, Waving, V Sign, Nod, Bow, Bowing, Obeisance, Sign Of The Cross, Curtsey, Curtsy
Derivative terms: Gesticulate, Motion
4. Noun. Something done as an indication of intention. "A gesture of defiance"
Definition of Gesture
1. n. Manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.
2. v. t. To accompany or illustrate with gesture or action; to gesticulate.
3. v. i. To make gestures; to gesticulate.
Definition of Gesture
1. to express by bodily motion [v -TURED, -TURING, -TURES]
Medical Definition of Gesture
1. 1. Any movement expressive of an idea, opinion, or emotion. 2. An act. Origin: L. Gestus, movement, gesture Suicide gesture, an apparent attempt at suicide by someone wishing to attract attention, gain sympathy, or achieve some goal other than self-destruction. (05 Mar 2000)
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