a movement or position of the hand, arm, body, head, or face that is expressive of an idea, opinion, emotion, etc.

the gestures of an orator; a threatening gesture.

the use of such movements to express thought, emotion, etc.

any action, courtesy, communication, etc., intended for effect or as a formality; considered expression; demonstration

a gesture of friendship.

to make or use a gesture or gestures.

to express by a gesture or gestures.

noun

speech

noun

action , body language , bow , curtsy , expression , genuflection , gesticulation , high sign , indication , intimation , kinesics , mime , nod , pantomime , reminder , salute , shrug , sign , signal , sign language , token , wave , winknotes:gesticulate and gesture are based on latin gerere \'bear , carry , perform\' and gesticulation is more exaggerated than a gesture , often involving flailing; originally , a person\'s gesture was their \'bearing\' or the way they \'carried\' themselves , motion , beau geste , deportment , gesturing.--v. gesticulate , kowtow , obeisance , salaam , salutation , tokenism

verb

gesticulate , motion , sign , signal , signalize