noun, verb, -tured, -tur⋅ing.| 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. |
| 4. | to make or use a gesture or gestures. |
| 5. | to express by a gesture or gestures. |
