"Gesture shortcuts" refers to using specific hand movements or finger gestures on a device's touch screen to quickly perform certain actions or commands without having to navigate through menus or use traditional buttons. Full definition
In it, users see icons that are linked to the ring's functionality, alongside icons that correspond to the customized gesture shortcuts from the ring. (techtimes.com)
The Moto app gives you the ability to use some handy gesture shortcuts and have the display show basics like the time without you having to bring the full screen to life. (techradar.com)
That's a shame, because this kind of gesture shortcut would be amazingly useful on such a tall device, where reaching the top of the screen can be challenging. (androidcentral.com)