#gesticulation__gesture__motion the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
supertype: visual_communication communication that relies on vision
subtype: sign.gesticulation a gesture that is part of a sign language
subtype: beck a beckoning gesture
subtype: facial_gesture__facial_expression a gesture executed with the facial muscles
subtype: gape.facial_gesture an expression of open-mouthed astonishment
subtype: rictus a gaping grimace
subtype: grimace__face a contorted facial expression; "she made a grimace at the prospect"
subtype: pout__moue__wry_face__wryface a disdainful pouting grimace
subtype: frown__scowl a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
subtype: smile__smiling__grin__grinning a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
subtype: smirk a smile expressing smugness or scorn instead of pleasure
subtype: laugh a facial expression characteristic of a person laughing; "his face wrinkled in a silent laugh of derision"
subtype: snarl an angry vicious expression
subtype: straight_face a serious facial expression giving no evidence of interest or amusement
subtype: wink closing one eye quickly as a signal
subtype: wince the facial expression of sudden pain
subtype: flourish a showy gesture; "she entered with a great flourish"
subtype: high-five a gesture of greeting or elation; one person's upraised palm slaps the upraised palm of another person
subtype: previous_question a motion calling for an immediate vote on the main question under discussion by a deliberative assembly
subtype: shrug a gesture involving the shoulders
subtype: waving__wave__wafture the act of signaling by a movement of the hand
subtype: brandish__flourish the act of waving
subtype: V_sign a sign (for victory); making a V with the index and middle fingers
subtype: nod.gesticulation a sign of assent or salutation or command
subtype: obeisance__bow__bowing bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame
subtype: curtsy__curtsey bending at the knees; a gesture of respect made by women
subtype: genuflection__genuflexion the act of bending the knees in worship or reverence
subtype: kowtow__kotow a former Chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission
subtype: scrape__scraping a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility); "all that bowing and scraping did not impress him"
subtype: salaam a deep bow; a Muslim form of salutation
subtype: sign_of_the_cross a gesture with the right hand moving to form a cross; used by Catholics as a profession of faith
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