1ges·ture 
/ˈʤɛstʃɚ/ noun
plural ges·tures /ˈʤɛstʃɚ/ noun [count] 1 : a movement of your body (especially of your hands and arms) that shows or emphasizes an idea or a feeling
▪ Specific gestures can indicate particular moods. ▪ an obscene gesture ▪ His arm was raised in a gesture of defiance. 2 : something said or done to show a particular feeling or attitude
▪ a thoughtful/polite/friendly gesture ▪ a gesture of goodwill ▪ The president's visit was mainly a symbolic gesture. [=an act that has no purpose or effect other than to show support, respect, etc.]
▪ Specific gestures can indicate particular moods. ▪ an obscene gesture ▪ His arm was raised in a gesture of defiance.
▪ a thoughtful/polite/friendly gesture ▪ a gesture of goodwill ▪ The president's visit was mainly a symbolic gesture. [=an act that has no purpose or effect other than to show support, respect, etc.]
