Word Type

Verb

The word "gesticulate" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

gesticulatingly gesticulatory

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

communicate intercommunicate

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

beck beckon bow cock a snook flick off flip off flip the bird gassho give the bird give the finger glance grimace high five leer low five moue namaste nod nudge overgesture pollicate pout quenelle salute shoot a bird shrug sneer thumb one's nose touch tug one's forelock wave wince

Manner Of

communicate

Related Terms

emote gesticulation gesticulative gestural gesture

Related Terms

gesticulation gesticulative gestural gesture motion

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