1. movements of the hands, arms, or body used to express meaning or emotion
Usage: plural of gesture
2. actions done to show a particular feeling or attitude
Usage: plural of gesture

1. makes movements with the hands, arms, or body to express meaning
Usage: third person singular present of gesture

Examples

• She used hand gestures to help explain the directions.
• His angry gestures showed how frustrated he was.
• The teacher made welcoming gestures to the new student.
• Small gestures of kindness can make a big difference.
• He gestures wildly when he gets excited about a topic.
• The conductor gestures to guide the orchestra.
• Her graceful gestures captivated the audience.