salute
1Military. to pay respect to or honor by some formal act, as by raising the right hand to the side of the headgear, presenting arms, firing cannon, dipping colors, etc.
to address with expressions of goodwill, respect, etc.; greet.
Military. to give a salute.
to perform a salutation.
Military.
the special act of respect paid in saluting.
the position of the hand or rifle in saluting: at the salute.
an act of saluting; salutation.
a gold coin, bearing the image of the Virgin Mary receiving Gabriel's salutation, issued by Charles VI of France and by Henry V and Henry VI of England.
Origin of salute
1Other words for salute
Other words from salute
- sa·lut·er, noun
- un·sa·lut·ed, adjective
- un·sa·lut·ing, adjective
Other definitions for salute (2 of 2)
(used after a person has sneezed or as a toast.)
Origin of salute
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British Dictionary definitions for salute
/ (səˈluːt) /
(tr) to address or welcome with friendly words or gestures of respect, such as bowing or lifting the hat; greet
(tr) to acknowledge with praise or honour: we salute your gallantry
military to pay or receive formal respect, as by presenting arms or raising the right arm
the act of saluting
a formal military gesture of respect
Origin of salute
1Derived forms of salute
- saluter, noun
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