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gesture
1. noun
a) A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech.

The middle finger gesture is really a nonverbal swear.

b) An act or a remark made as a formality or as a sign of attitude.

This Web browser can be controlled with mouse gestures.

See Also: countergesture, gesticulate, gesticulation, gesticulative, gestural, gestureless, gesturelike
2. verb
a) To make a gesture or gestures.

My dad said to never gesture with my hands when I talk.

b) To express something by a gesture or gestures.

Never gesture at someone with a middle finger.

Syn: gesticulate

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