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gesture

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motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling(noun.act)

source: wordnet30
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals(noun.communication)

Synonym:
motion

source: wordnet30
something done as an indication of intention(noun.act)

Example:
A political gesture.
A gesture of defiance.

source: wordnet30
Manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.(noun)

source: webster1913

show, express or direct through movement(verb.communication)

Example:
He gestured his desire to leave.

Synonym:
gesticulate, motion

source: wordnet30
To accompany or illustrate with gesture or action; to gesticulate.(verb)

source: webster1913
To make gestures; to gesticulate.(verb)

source: webster1913

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