Meaning of the word gestures in English

What does gestures mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

gestures

US /ˈdʒɛs.tʃərz/
UK /ˈdʒɛs.tʃəz/

Noun

1.

a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning

Example:
He made a rude gesture with his hand.
Her gestures were expressive and helped convey her message.
2.

an action performed to convey a feeling or intention

Example:
Sending flowers was a nice gesture.
His offer to help was a kind gesture.

Verb

to make a gesture

Example:
He gestured for me to come closer.
She gestured towards the door, indicating it was time to leave.
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