To address, as with expressions of kind wishes and courtesy; to greet; to hail.
Hence, to give a sign of good will; to compliment by an act or ceremony, as a kiss, a bow, etc.
The act of saluting, or expressing kind wishes or respect; salutation; greeting.
A sign, token, or ceremony, expressing good will, compliment, or respect, as a kiss, a bow, etc.
a formal military gesture of respect
an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat
greet in a friendly way; "I meet this men every day on my way to work and he salutes me"
recognize with a gesture prescribed by a miltary regulation; assume a prescribed position; "When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute"
a gesture of courtesy given to a superior officer by a subordinate -- that's what it says in the book
a gesture or other action used to indicate respect
a greeting between warriors
an arm extended or a rigid military snap to the forehead
A courteous gesture to the opponent, jury, and audience at the start and finish of a bout. The Salute may be simple or elaborately choreographed as in the civilian and military versions of the "Grand Salute".
contains a salutation or greeting prefixed to a foreword, dedicatory epistle or other division of a text, or the salutation in the closing of a letter, preface, etc.