gesture
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(noun) motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling |
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Related Words: jab, jabbing, motion, move, movement, mudra, poke, poking, thrust, thrusting |
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(noun) something done as an indication of intention; "a political gesture" or "a gesture of defiance" |
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Related Words: beau geste, indication |
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(noun) the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals |
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Synonyms: gesticulation, motion |
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Related Words: V sign, beck, bow, bowing, facial expression, facial gesture, flourish, nod, obeisance, previous question, shrug, sign, sign of the cross, visual communication, wafture, wave, waving |
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(verb) show, express or direct through movement; "He gestured his desire to leave" |
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Synonyms: gesticulate, motion |
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Related Words: acclaim, applaud, beckon, bless, bow, bow down, clap, communicate, cross oneself, extend, hold out, intercommunicate, nod, put out, shrug, sign, spat, stretch forth, stretch out, wave, wink |
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