διανεύω dianeúō

Meaning

to nod (or express by signs) across an intervening space

In the King James Version: beckon

Derivation: from G1223 (διά) and G3506 (νεύω);

Where it is used

• Luke 1:22 When he came out and was unable to speak to them, they realized he had seen a vision in the temple. He kept making signs to them but remained unable to speak.