[ges.ture] n [ME, fr. ML gestura mode of action, fr. L gestus, pp. of gerere] (15c) 1 archaic: carriage, bearing
2: a movement usu. of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an idea, sentiment, or attitude
3: the use of motions of the limbs or body as a means of expression
4: something said or done by way of formality or courtesy, as a symbol or token, or for its effect on the attitudes of others "a political ~ to draw popular support --V. L. Parrington" -- ges.tur.al adj -- ges.tur.al.ly adv
[2]gesture vb ges.tured ; ges.tur.ing vi (1542): to make a gesture ~ vt: to express or direct by a gesture