Ges"ture (?), n. [LL. gestura mode of action, fr. L. gerere, gestum, to bear, behave, perform, act. See Gest a deed.] 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.

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.

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

Ges"ture, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Gestured (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Gesturing.] To accompany or illustrate with gesture or action; to gesticulate.

It is not orderly read, nor gestured as beseemeth.

Ges"ture, v. i. To make gestures; to gesticulate.

The players . . . gestured not undecently withal.

• A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech
       
• The Italians typically use gestures when speaking
  
• An act or a remark made as a formality or as a sign of attitude
       
• We took flowers as a gesture of sympathy
  
• To make a gesture, or to express something by a gesture
       
• He gestured with two fingers as he left