A formal military display of honor or greeting, such as the firing of cannon.
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An act of greeting; a salutation.
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The position of the hand or rifle or the bodily posture of a person saluting a military superior.
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A sign, token, or ceremony expressing goodwill, compliment, or respect .
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The position (as of the hand) or the entire attitude of a person a superior.
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verb-transitive
To become noticeable to: A stench saluted our nostrils.
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To express warm approval of; commend: salute an agency for its charity work.
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To greet or address with an expression of welcome, goodwill, or respect.
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To honor formally and ceremoniously.
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To recognize (a superior) with a gesture prescribed by military regulations, as by raising the hand to the cap.
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verb-intransitive
To make a gesture of greeting or respect.
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verb
To address with expressions of kind wishes, courtesy, or honor.
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To give a sign of respect, courtesy, or goodwill to .
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To become apparent to (one of the senses).
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To honor (as a person, nation, or event) by a conventional military or naval ceremony.
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To show respect and recognition to (a military superior) by assuming a prescribed position.
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