Explore a crossword highlighting rare and lesser-known hand gestures from diverse cultures and historical contexts.
Enigmatic Hand Signs and Symbols
Explore 20 rare and obscure hand gestures from cultural, historical, and symbolic backgrounds.
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- 1. Sacred gesture used in Hindu and Buddhist rituals
- 2. Obscene gesture involving thumb between fingers
- 4. Common positive gesture in many cultures
- 7. Gesture of circling finger above the head hinting at sanctity
- 8. Subtle hand tap on chin symbolizing doubt or sarcasm
- 9. Hand held out flat facing forward, signaling 'stop'
- 12. Hand shape resembling the number four, used in sign language
- 14. Traditional Indian greeting with hands pressed together
- 20. Circle formed with thumb and index finger indicating approval
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- 3. Italian snapping gesture to signal swift departure or dismissal
- 5. Latin-originated gesture meaning to cut or stop abruptly
- 6. Finger pressed against lips to ask for silence
- 10. Gesture showing respect by kissing the back of one's hand
- 11. Italian sign to ward off evil, symbolizing horns
- 13. Gesture made by striking fingers to produce a sharp sound
- 15. Popular gesture made by raising index and pinky fingers
- 16. Sci-fi inspired sign with split fingers for 'live long and prosper'
- 17. Curling fingers to mimic an animal’s claw
- 18. Hand gesture pointing upward, used to indicate the highest point
- 19. Movement of fingers side to side to attract attention
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