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| curtsy |
a gesture of the body that shows respect made by bending the knees and lowering the body slightly. A curtsy is usually made by women and girls. [1/2 definitions] |
| gesture |
to make a gesture or gestures. [1/3 definitions] |
| negative |
a statement, action, or gesture showing that one refuses or is against something. [1/7 definitions] |
| pantomime |
telling something by the use of gesture, without words. [1/3 definitions] |
| thumbs-down |
a sign or gesture that shows disapproval, dissatisfaction, or disagreement. |
| thumbs-up |
an expression or gesture that shows that one approves, agrees, or is happy or satisfied with something. |
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