Body language
Body language noun - Communication via the movements or attitudes of the body.
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Sign and body language are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Sign" instead a noun phrase "Body language".
Sign
Sign noun - A movement of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an idea or feeling.
Usage example: made a sign for the audience to be quiet
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- Legion from Tasakeru, who only communicates in sign and body language.
Source: The Speechless -
Since body language, gesturing, and facial expression are a major part of sign language, the Deaf are extremely adept at expressing snark without the use of a single proper sign.
Source: Silent Snarker - It's a sign language which supposedly involved so much careful observation of body language and expressions that any signs of lying would be obvious.
Source: Language of Truth
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