Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
gesture
IPA transcription: [dʒ'ɛstʃɚ]
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
gesture
Meaning:
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
Synonyms:
gesture, motion
Meaning:
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
Synonyms:
gesture
Meaning:
something done as an indication of intention; "a political gesture"; "a gesture of defiance"
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
gesticulate, gesture, motion
Meaning:
show, express or direct through movement; "He gestured his desire to leave"
Usage examples
He made a gesture.
A gesture had stopped him.
Margaret made an impatient gesture.
Ling Chu stopped him with a gesture.
By a gesture his father silenced him.
A gesture from the rascal cooled his anger.
She interrupted him by an imperious gesture.
Barbara threw back her neck with a haughty gesture.
Fyodor Pavlovitch left him with an impatient gesture.
"Puddings!" ejaculated Bertram, with an impatient gesture.