gesture

US /ˈdʒes.tʃɚ/
UK /ˈdʒes.tʃɚ/
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1.

a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning

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He made a rude gesture with his hand.
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She nodded her head in a gesture of agreement.
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signsignalmotionmovementindication
2.

an action performed to convey a feeling or intention

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Sending flowers was a nice gesture.
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It was a gesture of goodwill.
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actiondeedmoveexpressiondemonstration
1.

to make a gesture

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He gestured for me to come closer.
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She gestured towards the door.
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signalmotionbeckonpointindicate