Definition of Salute

to show distinction to someone by raising the right hand using a certain gesture

Examples of Salute in a sentence

During the military funeral, everyone notices the officer’s salute to the coffin as it passed by.  🔊

Practicing his salute, the new soldier stood in front of a mirror and extended his hand out.  🔊

During World War II, Nazis would know if the opposition was in the room because they required a salute to Hitler or other officials.  🔊

Only near the hospitals are soldiers not obligated to give a salute because this would delay assisting the injured.  🔊

A young sailor acknowledged the captain with a right-hand salute to his superior.  🔊

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