LekhoriLekhoriAn utterance or gesture expressing greeting or honor towards someone, (now especially) a formal, non-verbal gesture made with the arms or hands in any of various specific positions.
The soldiers greeted the dignitaries with a crisp salute.
A kiss, offered in salutation.
[M]aking an apology which, not suspecting his intention, I did not understand, – he gave me a most ardent salute! I have seldom been more surprised. I had no idea of his taking such a freedom.
A discharge of cannon or similar arms, as a mark of honour or respect.
Borrowed from Latin salūtō (“to greet; to wish health to”), from salūs (“greeting, good health”), related to salvus (“safe”).
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I would like to salute the many dedicated volunteers that make this project possible.
to wave, to acknowledge an acquaintance.
I saluted Bill at the concert, but he didn't see me through the crowd.