Meaning Of The Word Gesture

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What's The Definition Of Gesture?

gesture
countable noun: A gesture is a movement that you make with a part of your body, especially your hands, to express emotion or information.
countable noun: A gesture is something that you say or do in order to express your attitude or intentions, often something that you know will not have much effect.

gesture in American English
a movement, or movements collectively, of the body, or of part of the body, to express or emphasize ideas, emotions, etc.
intransitive verb: to make or use a gesture or gestures
noun: a movement or position of the hand, arm, body, head, or face that is expressive of an idea, opinion, emotion, etc
transitive verb: to express by a gesture or gestures

gesture in British English
noun: a motion of the hands, head, or body to emphasize an idea or emotion, esp while speaking
verb: to express by or make gestures; gesticulate

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