1823 13 Dec. That general brisk hand movement.
1924 R. M. Ogden tr. K. Koffka v. 254 During the hand-movements [Ger. während der Bewegung der Hand], the gaze is directed fixedly upon the object.
1995 3 Sept. (Real Lives section) 7/4 The mysterious hand movements were reiki, where the therapist uses her body to channel healing energy in the client's.