Sekirov Dictionary

gesture

UK /ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃə/US /ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃɚ/

noun 4
verb 4
forms 3

noun4

•
a sign made by moving the body, especially one that makes what someone says stronger
- The middle-finger gesture is really a nonverbal swear.
•
A motion made with a pointing device, or on a touchscreen, that is recognised by the system as a command.
- This Web browser can be controlled with mouse gestures.
•
An act or a remark that serves as a formality or as a sign of attitude.
- We took flowers as a gesture of sympathy.
•
(no longer used) The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.
- Accubation, or lying down at meals, was a gesture used by very many nations. — 1650

verb4

•
To make a gesture or gestures.
- My dad told me never to gesture with my hands when I talk.
- Never gesture at someone using your middle finger: it may be perceived as an insult.
•
To express (something) by a gesture or gestures.
- He gestured his disgust.
•
To express or signal (to someone) by a gesture or gestures (to do something, go somewhere, etc).
- “Then what can you do?” she snapped. “I was told you were the best. Was that an idle boast?” He sighed and gestured her to sit down. “My lady, I—” “Countess,” she said sharply. — 2010
•
To accompany or illustrate with gesture or action.
- It is not orderly read, nor gestured as beseemeth. — 1594

forms

gestured · gesturing · gestures

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