What does the cryptic crossword clue "Extraordinary gesture (6)" mean?

The definition is "double-definition". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). SIGNAL (synonym of "gesture"); definition: "Extraordinary" The answer is SIGNAL.

Extraordinary gesture (6)

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