saluting Definition

salute
verb saluted, saluting

1. To greet with friendly words or especially a gesture, such as a kiss.

Thesaurus: hail, address, recognize, greet, acknowledge, recognize, welcome.
2. To pay tribute to something or someone.

Example: We salute your bravery
intr
3. military.
To pay formal respect to someone or something with a set gesture, especially with the right arm or by firing a weapon, such as a cannon.

noun

1. A greeting.

Thesaurus: hello, acknowledgment, bow, wave, salutation.
2. A military gesture of respect, for a person or an occasion.

Thesaurus: tribute, honour, ovation, fanfare, commemoration, celebration.

Derivative: saluter
noun

Etymology: 14c: from Latin salutare to greet.