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GESTURING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Gesturing.

Gesturing - as a noun

Motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motility13motion8move9movement15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
motion8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
visual communication
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Something done as an indication of intention

Example: "A political gesture"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
indicant11indication13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Gesturing - as a verb

Show, express or direct through movement

Example: "He gestured his desire to leave"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gesticulate14motion8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
communicate19intercommunicate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He was gesturing wildly, trying to get their attention."
"She was gesturing wildly to get the waiter's attention."
"The speaker kept gesturing towards the screen to emphasize her point."
"He was gesturing for me to come closer."
"While giving a presentation, he was gesturing with his hands to add emphasis."
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Word Game Points

Is GESTURING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, gesturing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GESTURING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is GESTURING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, gesturing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GESTURING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is GESTURING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, gesturing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GESTURING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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