motion
//ˈmoʊʃən//
Noun
motionSingular
motionsPlural
1
The action or process of moving or being moved
The motion of the waves was gentle and rhythmic.
2
A formal proposal put to a legislature or committee
The committee voted on the motion to increase funding.
3
A gesture or movement, especially one made with the hand or head to signal or direct
He made a motion with his hand to tell us to be quiet.
Verb
1
To direct or signal someone with a gesture, especially of the hand or head
She motioned for him to come closer.