gesture (
http://definr.com/gesture)
n 1: motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a
thought or feeling
2: the use of movements (especially of the hands) to
communicate familiar or prearranged signals [syn:
motion,
gesticulation]
3: something done as an indication of intention; "a political
gesture" or "a gesture of defiance"
v : show, express or direct through movement; "He gestured his
desire to leave" [syn:
gesticulate,
motion]