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Gesture

/ˈdʒestʃə/
A movement of part of the body, especially the hand or head, to express an idea or meaning.

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Examples:

As he spoke he gestured with his gloved right hand.

"Making rude gestures to honest people.

He pointed to his throat, gesturing fatigue.

Etymology:

etymology
From Middle French gestura, from Latin gestus, past participle of gerere, meaning to bear, manage, or perform.

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