Can Gesticulate Be a Noun?

the act of gesticulating. an animated or excited gesture.

Is gesticulate a noun or verb?

verb (used without object), ges·tic·u·lat·ed, ges·tic·u·lat·ing. to make or use gestures, especially in an animated or excited manner with or instead of speech.

Is gesticulate an adjective?

Relating to bodily motion; consisting of gestures. ...