Definition of gestures Gestures
/ʤɛˈsʧɚz/ - [jescherz] -
We found 3 definitions of gestures from 2 different sources.
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What does gestures mean?
Wiktionary 
- gestures (Noun)
Plural of gesture.
Part of speech
🔤WordNet
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| gesture - the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals | ||
| motion | ||
| visual communication communication that relies on vision | ||
| sign a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened); "he showed signs of strain"; "they welcomed the signs of spring" | ||
| gesticulation a deliberate and vigorous gesture or motion | ||
| beck a beckoning gesture | ||
| facial gesture, facial expression a gesture executed with the facial muscles | ||
| flourish (music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments; "he entered to a flourish of trumpets"; "her arrival was greeted with a rousing fanfare" | ||
| high-five a gesture of greeting or elation; one person's upraised palm slaps the upraised palm of another person | ||
| previous question a motion calling for an immediate vote on the main question under discussion by a deliberative assembly | ||
| shrug a gesture involving the shoulders | ||
| wafture, waving, wave a movement like that of a sudden occurrence or increase in a specified phenomenon; "a wave of settlers"; "troops advancing in waves" | ||
| v sign a sign (for victory); making a V with the index and middle fingers | ||
| nod the act of nodding the head | ||
| bowing, obeisance, bow managing the bow in playing a stringed instrument; "the violinist's bowing was excellent" | ||
| sign of the cross a gesture with the right hand moving to form a cross; used by Catholics as a profession of faith | ||
| gesture - motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling | ||
| motility, move, motion, movement ability to move spontaneously and independently | ||
| jabbing, poking, thrusting, jab, poke, thrust a quick short straight punch | ||
| gesture - something done as an indication of intention; "a political gesture"; "a gesture of defiance" | ||
| indicant, indication something (as a course of action) that is indicated as expedient or necessary; "there were indications that it was time to leave" | ||
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Wiktionary
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- gesture (n.)
Manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture. - gesture (n.)
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. - gesture (v. t.)
To accompany or illustrate with gesture or action; to gesticulate. - gesture (v. i.)
To make gestures; to gesticulate.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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gesture
Something done as an indication of intention. -
gesture
The use of movements, especially of the hands, to communicate familiar or prearranged signals -
gesture
To show, express or direct through movements.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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gesture
jes′tūr, n. a posture, or movement of the body: an action expressive of sentiment or passion: (Shak.) behaviour.—adj. Ges′tural. [Low L. gestura—L. gestus, from L. gerĕre, to carry.]
Wikipedia 
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A Gesture is a form of communication. Unlike "verbal communication", which uses words, gestures use movements of the body. This form of communication is very rich in meaning. A lot of gestures are done unconsciously, to express various feelings, or states of mind. Many animals communicate extensively using gestures. The dog, who has been a companion to humans for a very long time, is very good at reading gestures.
What is more, gestures have a cultural significance (meaning). The same gesture can mean different things in different cultures and different parts of the world.
