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Gesture
A touch action like tap, swipe, or pinch.
A gesture is a movement the user makes — usually with a finger on a touchscreen. Tap, double-tap, swipe, drag, pinch, long-press: each is a gesture with its own meaning.
Gestures are powerful but invisible. Standard gestures (tap, scroll) are safe. Custom gestures (swipe-up-to-delete) need clear hints, or users will never discover them. Always provide a button alternative for important actions.