— gestural , adj. — gesturer , n.
/jes"cheuhr/ , n. , v. , gestured, gesturing .
n.
1. 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.
2. the use of such movements to express thought, emotion, etc.
3. any action, courtesy, communication, etc., intended for effect or as a formality; considered expression; demonstration: a gesture of friendship.
v.i.
4. to make or use a gesture or gestures.
v.t.
5. to express by a gesture or gestures.
[ 1375-1425; late ME gestura mode of action, manner, bearing, equiv. to L gest ( us ) ptp. of gerere to bear, carry on, perform + ura -URE ]