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Word: gesticulation

Definition: motion; gesture; V. gesticulate: make gestures (while speaking)


Sentences Containing 'gesticulation'

Suddenly, the postilions exchange speech with animated gesticulation, and the horses are pulled up, almost on their haunches.

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