1. (

• gesture

) motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling ;

2. (

• gesture ,
• motion

) the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals ;

3. (

• gesture ,

) something done as an indication of intention; "a political gesture"; "a gesture of defiance" ;

1. (

• gesticulate ,
• gesture ,
• motion

) show, express or direct through movement; "He gestured his desire to leave" ;