Associations to the word «Gesture»

GESTURE, noun. A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech.

GESTURE, noun. An act or a remark made as a formality or as a sign of attitude.

GESTURE, noun. (obsolete) The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.

GESTURE, verb. (intransitive) To make a gesture or gestures.

GESTURE, verb. (transitive) To express something by a gesture or gestures.

GESTURE, verb. (transitive) To accompany or illustrate with gesture or action.

GESTURE POLITICS, noun. Action by a politician for motives of publicity or to influence public opinion

GESTURE, noun. Motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling.

GESTURE, noun. The use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals.

GESTURE, noun. Something done as an indication of intention; "a political gesture"; "a gesture of defiance".

GESTURE, verb. Show, express or direct through movement; "He gestured his desire to leave".