saluting

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saluting - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Salute \Sa*lute"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Saluted; p. pr. & vb.
     n. Saluting.] [L. salutare, salutatum, from salus, -utis,
     health, safety. See Salubrious.]
     1. To address, as with expressions of kind wishes and
        courtesy; to greet; to hail.
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              I salute you with this kingly title.  --Shak.
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     2. Hence, to give a sign of good will; to compliment by an
        act or ceremony, as a kiss, a bow, etc.
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              You have the prettiest tip of a finger . . . I must
              take the freedom to salute it.        --Addison.
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     3. (Mil. & Naval) To honor, as some day, person, or nation,
        by a discharge of cannon or small arms, by dipping colors,
        by cheers, etc.
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     4. To promote the welfare and safety of; to benefit; to
        gratify. [Obs.] "If this salute my blood a jot." --Shak.
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