Explore a crossword highlighting rare and lesser-known hand gestures from diverse cultures and historical contexts.
Hidden Signals: Rare Hand Gestures Explained
Explore lesser-known hand gestures from around the world with this challenging crossword highlighting obscure and symbolic signals.
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- 1. Curling fingers to call someone over, varies by culture
- 2. Horned hand gesture used as a protective or rock-and-roll symbol
- 3. Using fingers to count or represent numbers discreetly
- 4. Historical infliction using ginger root placed in the anus, symbolic in BDSM
- 6. Old French hand sign signaling approval or disapproval
- 9. Greek hand gesture involving open palm thrust forward, a sign of insult
- 11. Fingers spread and bent, sometimes used in dance or intimidation
- 13. Finger movement often used to gain attention or keep rhythm
- 14. Central Asian gesture involving twisting fingers, symbolizing friendship
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- 5. Secret hand gesture indicating allegiance or greeting in Freemasonry
- 7. Thumb wedged between index and middle finger, historically offensive in Europe
- 8. Slightly pressed palms gesture symbolizing respect in South Asia
- 10. Split-fingered salute popularized by Star Trek
- 12. Hawaiian 'hang loose' hand signal with thumb and pinky extended
- 15. FLICK Flicking back of fingers under chin, meaning varies by region
- 16. Sacred hand positions used in Hindu and Buddhist ceremonies
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