gesture Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
noun the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
motion.
noun something done as an indication of intention
- a political gesture
- a gesture of defiance
verb show, express or direct through movement
motion; gesticulate.
- He gestured his desire to leave

LL. gestura mode of action, fr. L. gerere, gestum, to bear, behave, perform, act. See Gest a deed.

Manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture. Obs.
Accubation, or lying down at meals, was a gesture used by many nations. Sir T. Browne.
A motion of the body or limbs expressive of sentiment or passion; any action or posture intended to express an idea or a passion, or to enforce or emphasize an argument, assertion, or opinion.
Humble and reverent gestures. Hooker.

Grace was in all her steps, heaven in her eye, In every gesture dignity and love. Milton.

imperfect & past participle Gestured ; present participle & verbal noun Gesturing

To accompany or illustrate with gesture or action; to gesticulate.
It is not orderly read, nor gestured as beseemeth. Hooker.

To make gestures; to gesticulate.
The players . . . gestured not undecently withal. Holland.