Gesticulating, motioning (9)

I believe the answer is:

gesturing

This clue is a double definition.

'gesticulating' is the first definition.
('gesture' can be a synonym of 'gesticulate')

'motioning' is the second definition.
('gesture' can be a synonym of 'motion')

(Another definition for gesturing that I've seen is " Gesticulating, motioning".)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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