gesture — a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒestʃər/
Korean meaning: 의사를 표현하기 위한 손이나 머리 등의 몸짓
Korean pronunciation: 제스-처 (강세: 제스)
Example Sentences
- The politician's apology seemed like an empty gesture to win votes.
- My cat thinks my hand gestures during video calls are an invitation to play.
- He gestured wildly while explaining how big the fish was.
gesture
NOUN//ˈdʒestʃər//
a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning
Communicating through hand movements
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Origin
From Latin 'gestus' meaning 'bearing, deportment, or gesture,' derived from 'gerere' meaning 'to carry, bear, or conduct.' The word entered English through Old French 'geste' in the 13th century.
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“The politician's apology seemed like an empty gesture to win votes.”
“My cat thinks my hand gestures during video calls are an invitation to play.”
“He gestured wildly while explaining how big the fish was.”
“The teacher gestured for silence before starting the exam.”
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