Gesture — Defs

01 n. Manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.

1.
Manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.[Obs.]
“Accubation, or lying down at meals, was a gesture used by many nations.” — Sir T. Browne.
2.
A motion of the body or limbs expressive of sentiment or passion; any action or posture intended to express an idea or a passion, or to enforce or emphasize an argument, assertion, or opinion.
“Humble and reverent gestures.” — Hooker.

“Grace was in all her steps, heaven in her eye, In every gesture dignity and love.” — Milton.

02 v. t. To accompany or illustrate with gesture or action; to gesticulate.

imp. & p. p. Gestured; p. pr. & vb. n. Gesturing

1.
To accompany or illustrate with gesture or action; to gesticulate.
“It is not orderly read, nor gestured as beseemeth.” — Hooker.

03 v. i. To make gestures; to gesticulate.

1.
To make gestures; to gesticulate.
“The players . . . gestured not undecently withal.” — Holland.