"salute" Definition

Definitions for the word "salute" from multiple English dictionaries.

1. v. t.
To address, as with expressions of kind wishes and courtesy; to greet; to hail.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
2. v. t.
Hence, to give a sign of good will; to compliment by an act or ceremony, as a kiss, a bow, etc.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
3. v. t.
To honor, as some day, person, or nation, by a discharge of cannon or small arms, by dipping colors, by cheers, etc.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
4. v. t.
To promote the welfare and safety of; to benefit; to gratify.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
5. v.
The act of saluting, or expressing kind wishes or respect; salutation; greeting.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
6. v.
A sign, token, or ceremony, expressing good will, compliment, or respect, as a kiss, a bow, etc.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
7. v.
A token of respect or honor for some distinguished or official personage, for a foreign vessel or flag, or for some festival or event, as by presenting arms, by a discharge of cannon, volleys of small arms, dipping the colors or the topsails, etc.
Source: The 1913 Webster Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
8. n.
1 gesture of respect, homage, greeting etc. 2 mil. & naut. Prescribed gesture or use of weapons or flags as a sign of respect etc. 3 ceremonial discharge of a gun or guns. v. (-ting) 1 a make a salute to. B (often foll. By to) perform a salute. 2 greet. 3 commend. [latin salus -ut- health]
Source: Oxford English Dictionary, 1884

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