Dictionary Entry
gesture
gesture is a 7-letter English word with 8 senses as noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb, and verb in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: Manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture. Face value is 8 in Scrabble and 10 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
7 letters · Scrabble 8 · Words With Friends 10 · 8 senses
Definitions
- 1noun
Manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.
- 2noun
A motion of the body or limbs expressive of sentiment or passion; any action or posture intended to express an idea or a passion, or to enforce or emphasize an argument, assertion, or opinion.
- 3transitive verb
To accompany or illustrate with gesture or action; to gesticulate.
- 4intransitive verb
To make gestures; to gesticulate.
- 5noun
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
- 6noun
something done as an indication of intention
"a political gesture"
"a gesture of defiance"
- 7noun
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
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- 8verb
show, express or direct through movement
"He gestured his desire to leave"
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