gesto — meaning in English
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English meaning
- deed noun An action, especially a notable or significant one.
- gesture noun A movement of the hands, arms, or body used to express or emphasise a meaning.
- sign noun A visible indication that something exists, is happening, or is about to happen.
- wave noun A moving ridge on the surface of water, especially the sea.
Senses
gesto is used for these senses in English:
- sign A specific gesture or motion used to communicate by those with speaking or hearing difficulties; now specifically, a linguistic unit in sign language equivalent to word in spoken languages.
- wave Any of a number of species of moths in the geometrid subfamily Sterrhinae, which have wavy markings on the wings.
deed — full definition
- noun An action, especially a notable or significant one.
- noun A legal document, signed and witnessed or sealed, used to transfer or prove ownership of property.
- verb To formally transfer property to someone by means of a deed.
gesture — full definition
- noun A movement of the hands, arms, or body used to express or emphasise a meaning.
- noun An action done for its symbolic value, especially to show goodwill or attitude, rather than for practical effect.
- verb To move the hands or body to express or point something out.