pantomime

1 a movement of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an idea or feeling the game requires that you use pantomime to communicate an idea Synonyms gesticulation, mime, gesture, sign, signalRelated Words beck, beckon, flourish, shrug, wave; body language, posture; indication, motion; sign language

2 an actor in a story performed silently and entirely by body movements in ancient Rome pantomimes performed tragic love stories Synonyms mimic, mummer, mime, pantomimistRelated Words busker [chiefly British], entertainer, performer, player, trouper; aper, imitator, impersonator, impressionist; clown, pantaloon