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Gesture  

Definition

  • A combination of a body movement (or a bodily posture) and a meaning; it is generally assumed (and borne out by social practice) that this combination is understood by the outside spectator, and hence functions as a means of communication [www.keepmedia.com]

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  • Gestures

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  • 115023

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JLC-QCJ8B79C-7

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