Associations to the word «Gesticulation»

Wiktionary

GESTICULATION, noun. The act of gesticulating, or making gestures to aid expression of thoughts, sentiments or passion.
GESTICULATION, noun. A gesture; a motion of the body or limbs when speaking, or in representing action or passion, and enforcing arguments and sentiments.
GESTICULATION, noun. (dated) An odd or fanciful motion.

Dictionary definition

GESTICULATION, noun. A deliberate and vigorous gesture or motion.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats