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signe — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • cue noun A signal or prompt that tells someone it is time to act.
  • gesture noun A movement of the hands, arms, or body used to express or emphasise a meaning.
  • mark noun A visible line, spot, or impression left on a surface.
  • sign noun A visible indication that something exists, is happening, or is about to happen.
  • signed adj Bearing a signature; formally agreed to or authenticated.

Senses

signe is used for these senses in English:

  • astrological sign (astrology) Any of twelve signs, corresponding to constellations, that are used as the basis of astrology
  • gesture (obsolete) The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.
  • mark An indication or sign used for reference or measurement. [from 14th c.]
  • sign (countable, uncountable) A visible fact that shows that something exists or may happen.
  • sign An omen.
  • signed (mathematics, computer science) Having both positive and negative varieties.

cue — full definition

  1. noun A signal or prompt that tells someone it is time to act.
  2. noun A long tapered stick used to strike the ball in billiards, pool, or snooker.
  3. verb To give someone a signal to begin or continue an action.

gesture — full definition

  1. noun A movement of the hands, arms, or body used to express or emphasise a meaning.
  2. noun An action done for its symbolic value, especially to show goodwill or attitude, rather than for practical effect.
  3. verb To move the hands or body to express or point something out.

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