gesture

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Synonyms: vesture, esture

Antonyms: vesture, esture

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Noun

1. A [[motion]] of the [[limb]]s or [[body]], especially one made to [[emphasize]] [[speech]].
2. An act or a remark that serves as a [[formality]] or as a [[sign]] of [[attitude]].
3. {{lb|en|GUI}} A motion made with a [[pointing device]], or on a [[touchscreen]], that is recognised by the system as a [[command]].
4. {{lb|en|obsolete}} The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; [[posture]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To make a gesture or gestures.
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[express]] (something) by a gesture or gestures.
3. {{lb|en|transitive}} To accompany or illustrate with gesture or action.
4. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[express]] or [[signal]] (to someone) by a gesture or gestures (to do something, go somewhere, etc).{{attn|en|can this definition be improved? if not feel free to remove this tag}}

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