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Detailed Synonyms for gesture in English

gesture:

gesture [the ~] noun

  1. the gesture
    the gesture
  2. the gesture
    the gesture; the motion of the hand
  3. the gesture
    – motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling 1
    the gesture
    – motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling 1
  4. the gesture
    – something done as an indication of intention 1
    the gesture
    – something done as an indication of intention 1
    • gesture [the ~] noun
      • a political gesture1
      • a gesture of defiance1
  5. the gesture
    – the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals 1
    the gesture; the motion
    – the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals 1
  6. the gesture
    – A quick movement of a finger or pen on a screen that the computer interprets as a command, rather than as a mouse movement, writing, or drawing. 2
    the gesture
    – A quick movement of a finger or pen on a screen that the computer interprets as a command, rather than as a mouse movement, writing, or drawing. 2

gesture

  1. gesture

gesture verb

  1. gesture
    – show, express or direct through movement 1
    gesture; to motion; gesticulate
    – show, express or direct through movement 1

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Related Definitions for "gesture":

  1. motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling1
  2. something done as an indication of intention1
    • a political gesture1
    • a gesture of defiance1
  3. the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals1
  4. show, express or direct through movement1
    • He gestured his desire to leave1
  5. A quick movement of a finger or pen on a screen that the computer interprets as a command, rather than as a mouse movement, writing, or drawing.2

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