An 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.

(transitive, intransitive) To make a gesture in honor of (someone or something). / To act in thanks, honor, or tribute; to thank or extend gratitude; to praise.

simple past tense and past participle of salute

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of salute

One who salutes.

plural of saluter

A greeting, salute, or address; a hello. / The act of greeting. / (obsolete) Quickening; excitement.

present participle of salute

The act of giving a salute.

A greeting.