gesturing Definition

gesture
noun

1. A movement of a part of the body as an expression of meaning, especially when speaking.

Thesaurus: sign, action, motion, gesticulation, intimation, sign, signal, act, wave, indication.
2. Something done to communicate feelings or intentions, especially when these are friendly.
3. derog
Something done simply as a formality.
Example: Asking our opinion was merely a gesture
Thesaurus: pose, posture, attitude, appearance.

verb gestured, gesturing

intr
1. To make gestures.

Thesaurus: gesticulate, motion, signal, sign, indicate, point, wave.
2. To express (eg feelings) with gestures.

Etymology: 15c, meaning ‘bearing or deportment': from Latin gestus.