saluting

transitive verb saluted, saluting

1. to greet or welcome with friendly words or ceremonial gesture, such as bowing, tipping the hat, etc.
2. to honor by performing a prescribed act or gesture, such as dipping the flag, firing cannon, or raising the right hand to the forehead, as a mark of military, naval, or official respect
3. to present itself to, as if in greeting
4. to acknowledge with praise; commend

Origin: ME saluten < L salutare, to salute, wish health to < salus (gen. salutis), health, greeting < salvus, safe

intransitive verb

noun

1. the act of saluting; salutation
2. 1. a gesture or remark made in saluting
   2. the act of respect paid in saluting
3. something, as an event or ceremony, expressing respect, admiration, compliment, etc.: the benefit was a salute to the museum
4. Mil. the position of the body, or of the hand, rifle, etc., assumed in saluting

Origin: OFr salut < L salus