gesture
/ˈd͡ʒɛs.t͡ʃɚ/ noun B1- A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech. · The middle-finger gesture is really a nonverbal swear.
- An act or a remark that serves as a formality or as a sign of attitude. · We took flowers as a gesture of sympathy.
- A motion made with a pointing device, or on a touchscreen, that is recognised by the system as a command. · This Web browser can be controlled with mouse gestures.
Plural gestures
From the library
He would fain have gazed upon his gold, and yet he had not strength enough; for an instant he leaned his head in his hands as if to prevent his senses from leaving him, and then rushed madly about the rocks of Monte Cristo, terrifying the wild goats and scaring the sea-fowls with his wild cries and gestures; then he returned, and, still unable to believe the evidence of his senses, rushed into the grotto, and found himself before this mine of gold and jewels.
“Thanks—thanks; but, fortunately, I do not want for anything; and it chances that at times there are others who have need of me.” Dantès made a gesture.
Dantès, perceiving the affectionate eagerness of his father, responded by a look of grateful pleasure; while Mercédès glanced at the clock and made an expressive gesture to Edmond.
“Alas, sire, it is but too true!” Louis made a gesture of indescribable anger and alarm, and then drew himself up as if this sudden blow had struck him at the same moment in heart and countenance.
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