Definitions for gesture

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gesture ges·ture

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IPA: /ˈdʒɛs tʃər/

Gesture is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 160 anagrams from letters in gesture (eegrstu).

Definitions for gesture

noun

1. a movement or position of the hand, arm, body, head, or face that is expressive of an idea, opinion, emotion, etc.:
2. the use of such movements to express thought, emotion, etc.
3. any action, courtesy, communication, etc., intended for effect or as a formality; considered expression; demonstration:
4. Digital Technology. a particular movement of the body, typically the fingers or hand, used to control or interact with a digital device (often used attributively):

verb (used with object)

1. to express by a gesture or gestures.

verb (used without object)

1. to make or use a gesture or gestures.

Origin of gesture

1375-1425; late Middle English Medieval Latin gestūra mode of action, manner, bearing, equivalent to Latin gest(us) past participle of gerere to bear, carry on, perform + ūra Examples for gesture

I wanted to gesture at the sheer number of designers who were involved.

Simply tap on your own screen, and haptic feedback mechanisms in the watch will transfer the gesture to the wrist of your friend.

Voice, pose and gesture proclaimed at least the excellent mimic.

The girl shook the links of the handcuffs in a gesture stronger than words.

But the President could easily reposition it as a friendly “pro-gun rights” gesture by outgoing Attorney General Eric Holder.

They could, after all, have just been trying to make a gesture toward inclusiveness.

Every message, action and gesture seems calculated to ratchet up the anxiety of those who are listening.

Mary made a gesture toward him that he should not interfere.

"It's the way you're treating me," he cried, with a clumsy man's awkward attempt at gesture.

Naturally by far the most important part of this was gesture.