gesture

Meaning

Noun

1. A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech.
2. An act or a remark that serves as a formality or as a sign of attitude.
3. A motion made with a pointing device, or on a touchscreen, that is recognised by the system as a command.
4. (obsolete) The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.

Verb

1. To make a gesture or gestures.
2. To express (something) by a gesture or gestures.
3. To accompany or illustrate with gesture or action.
4. To express or signal (to someone) by a gesture or gestures (to do something, go somewhere, etc).

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃə/

Etymology

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