motioning

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Verb motion has 1 sense

gesticulate, gesture, motion - show, express or direct through movement; "He gestured his desire to leave"
--₁ is one way to communicate, intercommunicate

Derived form: noun motion₂
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s
Somebody ----s to somebody

Definitions from the Web

Motioning - Noun

Definition: The act of directing or signaling through physical gestures.

Example Sentence: He made a quick and discreet motioning with his hands, urging his friend to leave the room.

Motioning - Verb

Definition: Present participle of the verb motion: to make a gesture or movement, typically with the hands, to convey a message or command.

Example Sentence: The traffic police officer motioned the cars to stop as the pedestrians crossed the road.

Motioning - Adjective

Definition: Describing something that suggests movement or action.

Example Sentence: The motioning branches of the trees whispered in the wind.

Motioning - Adverb

Definition: Describing how an action is carried out with movement or gesture.

Example Sentence: She nodded motioning towards the open door, indicating for him to enter.