Definition of salute
- v. t. - To address, as with expressions of kind wishes and
courtesy; to greet; to hail.
- v. t. - Hence, to give a sign of good will; to compliment by an
act or ceremony, as a kiss, a bow, etc.
- v. t. - To honor, as some day, person, or nation, by a discharge
of cannon or small arms, by dipping colors, by cheers, etc.
- v. t. - To promote the welfare and safety of; to benefit; to
gratify.
- v. - The act of saluting, or expressing kind wishes or respect;
salutation; greeting.
- v. - A sign, token, or ceremony, expressing good will,
compliment, or respect, as a kiss, a bow, etc.
- 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.