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saluting

/ˈsæljʊtɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does saluting mean?

verb

The act of showing respect by raising one's hand or head, typically in a military or formal context. To greet or acknowledge someone with a gesture of respect.

Example

"The soldiers saluted their commanding officer as they marched by."

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