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Gesture (Pronunciation and Meaning)

noun [ C ]

Pronunciation: UK /ˈdʒes.tʃər/ US ˈdʒes.tʃɚ/

Note on the Pronunciation

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Gesture is pronounced with a soft 'g' as jeschur, but in some parts of the UK, and other parts of the world, it is also pronounced with a hard 'g' as geschur due to the different regional dialects.

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===Meaning===
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  • a movement of the hands, arms, or head, etc. to express an idea or feeling.
  • The prisoner raised his fist in a gesture of defiance as he was led out of the courtroom.
  • She made a rude gesture at the other driver.
===More Examples===
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* The taxi driver made a rude gesture as he overtook us.
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* He threw his hands up in a gesture of despair.
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* When she ruffled the boy's hair, it was meant as a playful gesture - but he was furious.
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