Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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curtsy | Yes | No | Yes | No |
gesture | Yes | No | Yes | No |
curtsy (noun) | gesture (noun) |
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bending the knees; a gesture of respect made by women | motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling |
something done as an indication of intention | |
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals |
curtsy (verb) | gesture (verb) |
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make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect | show, express or direct through movement |
bend the knees in a gesture of respectful greeting |