Is “Gesture” a Scrabble word?

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Yes
GESTURE
Valid in at least one Scrabble dictionary

Valid in these dictionaries

SOWPODS / CSW
Scrabble UK & International
Valid
TWL / NWL
Scrabble North America
Valid
Large English Dictionary
General English word list
Unavailable

Meaning of Gesture

/ˈdʒɛs.tʃɚ/

noun
  1. 1.A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech.

    The middle-finger gesture is really a nonverbal swear.

  2. 2.An act or a remark made as a formality or as a sign of attitude.

    We took flowers as a gesture of sympathy.

  3. 3.The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.

verb
  1. 1.To make a gesture or gestures.

    My dad said to never gesture with my hands when I talk.

  2. 2.To express something by a gesture or gestures.

    He gestured his disgust.

  3. 3.To accompany or illustrate with gesture or action.

Synonyms: gesticulate