gesture
noun
a movement or position of the hand, arm, body, head, or face that is expressive of an idea, opinion, emotion, etc..
gestures
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pluralof gesture.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof gesture (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
gesturenouna movement or position of the hand, arm, body, head, or face that is expressive of an idea, opinion, emotion, etc..
Example Sentences
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They could even convey the rules they had discovered through gestures or sketches.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026
The company says its "companion-centric" device can interpret human gestures and bop to musical rhythms, as well as take selfies and steady videos.
From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026
In some cases, bureaucrats resorted to ostentatious gestures and outright fraud, feigning adherence to unrealistic targets and masking underperformance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
His film contains gestures that trigger ironic laughs — he’s no dummy — but then leave you with a sting you may be embarrassed to admit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Clearly he did not need it for walking, but it proved useful for making grand gestures.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
