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Webster 1913 Edition
Gesticulation
Ges-ticˊu-la′tion
,Noun.
[L.
gesticulatio
: cf. F. gesticulation
.] 1.
The act of gesticulating, or making gestures to express passion or enforce sentiments.
2.
A gesture; a motion of the body or limbs in speaking, or in representing action or passion, and enforcing arguments and sentiments.
Macaulay.
3.
Antic tricks or motions.
B. Jonson.
Webster 1828 Edition
Gesticulation
GESTICULA'TION
,Noun.
1.
The act of making gestures, to express passion or enforce sentiments.2.
Gesture; a motion of the body or limbs in speaking, or in representing action or passion, and enforcing arguments and sentiments.3.
Antic tricks or motions.Definition 2024
gesticulation
gesticulation
English
Noun
gesticulation (plural gesticulations)
- The act of gesticulating, or making gestures to aid expression of thoughts, sentiments or passion.
- A gesture; a motion of the body or limbs when speaking, or in representing action or passion, and enforcing arguments and sentiments.
- (dated) An odd or fanciful motion.
Related terms
Translations
act of gesticulating
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