gesture

Definition

A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech.

Etymology

From Medieval Latin gestūra (“a mode of action”), from Latin gerō (“to bear; (reflexive) bear oneself, behave, act”), past participle gestus.

Example Sentences

• "The middle-finger gesture is really a nonverbal swear."
• "Grace was in all her steps, heaven in her eye, / In every gesture dignity and love."
• "Hand gestures are also essential to Belter communication, as they evolved from the days of wearing space suits with poor comms during the early settler days."