hand gesture
Silent manual signal
A hand gesture is a movement of the hand that communicates meaning—waving hello, pointing at something, giving a thumbs-up.
Some gestures are universal; others vary by culture.
The middle finger is offensive in the West but meaningless elsewhere.
Sign languages formalize hand gestures into complete linguistic systems.
- waveOscillating motion through medium
- pointExact location or meaning
- finger gunsHand gesture mimicking pistols
- thumbs upGesture signaling approval
- fistTightly closed hand
raised fist · gang sign · palm · signal · beckon · come hither · salute · clap · snap · peace sign · hang loose · finger · wrist · motion · sign language · okay · crossed fingers · middle finger
- gesturesapplause, tap on shoulder, snap fingers, beckon, waving
- hand drawingsketching, clenched fist, shading, shadows, highlights
- emotional responsesfacial expression, tone of voice, temper tantrum, mood swing, silent treatment
- Pacific danceshula, Samoan dance, war dance, ceremonial dance, ritual dance
- conversationlistening, talk, talking, chat, speaking
- expressionexpress, convey, communicate, verbal, nonverbal
hand gesturespoken word
Poetry delivered aloud
verbal communication · speech · vocalization · utterance · voice
hand gesturereflex
Involuntary stimulus response
tremor · spasm · nervous tic · fidgeting
hand gesturespoken words
oral communication · talking · saying · telling · articulation
hand, gesture, hands, handed, handing, handy, handily, handful, handiwork