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gesture

/ˈdʒɛs.tʃɚ/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech.
  2. An act or a remark made as a formality or as a sign of attitude.
  3. The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.
  4. To make a gesture or gestures.
  5. To express something by a gesture or gestures.
  6. To accompany or illustrate with gesture or action.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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