gesture

Meanings

Noun

• A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech.
• An act or a remark that serves as a formality or as a sign of attitude.
• A motion made with a pointing device, or on a touchscreen, that is recognised by the system as a command.
• The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.

Verb

• To make a gesture or gestures.
• To express something by a gesture or gestures.
• To accompany or illustrate with gesture or action.

Related

Similar words

• gesticulate

Narrower meaning words

• beckon

Origin

• From Medieval Latin gestura, from Latin gerere, past participle gestus.