HyperDic: sign_of_the_cross

English > 1 sense of the expression sign of the cross:
NOUNcommunicationsign of the crossa gesture with the right hand moving to form a cross
English > sign of the cross: 1 sense > noun 1, communication
MeaningA gesture with the right hand moving to form a cross; used by Catholics as a profession of faith.
Broadergesture, motionThe use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
Spanishseñal de la cruz
Catalansenyal de la creu

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