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gesture
[ jes-cher ]
noun
- a movement or position of the hand, arm, body, head, or face that is expressive of an idea, opinion, emotion, etc.:
the gestures of an orator; a threatening gesture.
- the use of such movements to express thought, emotion, etc.
- any action, courtesy, communication, etc., intended for effect or as a formality; considered expression; demonstration:
a gesture of friendship.
- Digital Technology. a particular movement of the body, typically the fingers or hand, used to control or interact with a digital device (often used attributively):
a gesture command;
Use a two-finger pinching gesture on your touchscreen to zoom in or out.
verb (used without object)
gestured, gesturing.
- to make or use a gesture or gestures.
verb (used with object)
gestured, gesturing.
- to express by a gesture or gestures.
gesture
/ ˈdʒɛstʃə /
noun
- a motion of the hands, head, or body to emphasize an idea or emotion, esp while speaking
- something said or done as a formality or as an indication of intention
a political gesture
- obsolete.the manner in which a person bears himself; posture
verb
- to express by or make gestures; gesticulate
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Derived Forms
- ˈgestural, adjective
- ˈgesturer, noun
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Other Words From
- gestur·al adjective
- gestur·er noun
- un·gestur·al adjective
- un·gestur·ing adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of gesture1
C15: from Medieval Latin gestūra bearing, from Latin gestus, past participle of gerere to bear
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