It just isn't a completely meaningless gesture on the canvas; it is already determined by years of experience in painting. (jacktworkov.com)
Journalists have a dangerous habit of reading heavy motives into often - meaningless gestures as a way of telling you what's happening. (sbnation.com)
A dog, he said, when he can't get out a gate, will scratch and start digging and making meaningless gestures — perhaps growling or whatever to deal with frustration or surprise or fear. (religion-online.org)