gesticulating

Definition of Gesticulating in English :

1. gesticulating

making gestures while speaking

Example Sentences:
'her gesticulating hands and arms made words almost unnecessary'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Gesticulating

verb

to express by or make gestures

verb intransitiveWord forms: gesˈticuˌlated or gesˈticuˌlating

1.

to make or use gestures, esp. with the hands and arms, as in adding nuances or force to one's speech, or as a substitute for speech

verb transitive

2.

to express by gesticulating

v. ges·tic·u·lat·ed, ges·tic·u·lat·ing, ges·tic·u·lates

v.intr.

To make gestures especially while speaking, as for emphasis.

v.tr.

To say or express by gestures.