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Gesture

ˈdʒɛstʃə

Gesture definitions
noun
gesture gestures
  1. a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning

    "Alex made a gesture of apology"

    • an action performed to convey a feeling or intention

      "Maggie was touched by the kind gesture"

    • an action performed for show in the knowledge that it will have no effect

      "I hope the amendment will not be just a gesture"

verb
gesture gestured gestures gesturing
  1. make a gesture

    "she gestured meaningfully with the pistol"

    • direct (someone) somewhere by means of a gesture

      "he gestured her towards a chair"

    • express (something) with a gesture or gestures

      "he gestured his dissent at this"