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gest

/dʒɛst/ noun · British & US
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What does gest mean?

noun

A gesture, a movement of the body or limbs to convey a message or express an emotion. A gest is a unit of movement in dance or a specific movement of the body.

Example

"The dancer's gest conveyed a sense of elegance and poise."

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