Quick Definition
ἐννεύω v. I make a sign to by nodding
Strong's Definition
from 1722 and 3506; to nod at, i.e. beckon or communicate by gesture
KJV Usage: make signs
UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament
verb | νεύω
33.485 · Communication · Non-Verbal Communication
to gesture, to motion, to nod, to beckon to signal to someone by means of part of the body, especially by means of the head or hands In a number of languages it is necessary to be quite specific with regard to types of gestures or motions of the head or hands and arms. For example, in JHN 13:24 there is an obvious question involved, and this may require in some languages a particular signal by means of the hands or face. The same would be true in the case of LUK 1:62. In LUK 1:22 the gesture would have to be something which would explain or indicate Zechariah’s inability to speak, while in LUK 5:7 quite another gesture would no doubt be called for, since the persons involved were at quite a distance from one another.
1 There are no doubt certain subtle differences of meaning between νεύω, ἐννεύω, διανεύω, and κατανεύω, but such distinctions are not evident from existing contexts.
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Thayer's Greek Lexicon
ἐν-νεύω : impf. ἐνένευον ; to nod to, signify or express by a nod or sign: τινί τι, Lk. i. 62. (Arstph. in Babyloniis frag. 58 [i.e. 22 ed. Brunck, 16 p. 455 Didot]; Leian. dial. meretr. 12,1; with ὀφθαλμῷ added, Prov. vi. 13; x. 10.)
Mounce Concise Greek Dictionary
ἐννεύω enneuō 1x
to nod at, signify by a nod; to make signs; to intimate by signs, Lk. 1:62*
Abbott-Smith Greek Lexicon
ἐν-νεύω
[in LXX: Pr 6:13 10:10 (קָרַץ), Si 27:22 A * ;]
to nod to, make a sign to: c. dat. pers., Lk 1:62.†
Liddell-Scott-Jones — Greek-English Lexicon
ἐννεύω (enneuō) — to signify. ἐννεύω, nod or make signs to, ἐννεύει με φεύγειν [Refs 5th c.BC+]; ἐ. τινὶ τὸ τί ἂν θέλοι.. ask him by signs what.., [NT]