gesticulation Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a deliberate and vigorous gesture or motion

WordNet

Ges*tic`u*la"tion noun
Etymology
L. gesticulatio: cf. F. gesticulation.
Definitions
  1. The act of gesticulating, or making gestures to express passion or enforce sentiments.
  2. A gesture; a motion of the body or limbs in speaking, or in representing action or passion, and enforcing arguments and sentiments. Macaulay.
  3. Antic tricks or motions. B. Jonson.

Webster 1913