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SALUTING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Saluting.

Saluting - as a noun

An act of honor or courteous recognition

Example: "A musical salute to the composer on his birthday"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
salutation10

A formal military gesture of respect

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
military greeting

An act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat

Saluting - as a verb

Propose a toast to

Example: "Let us toast the birthday girl!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drink10pledge10toast5wassail10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
honor8honour9reward10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Greet in a friendly way

Example: "I meet this man every day on my way to work and he salutes me"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
greet6recognise12recognize21
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Express commendation of

Example: "I salute your courage!"

Become noticeable

Example: "A terrible stench saluted our nostrils"

Honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers

Recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position

Example: "When the officers show up, the soldiers have to salute"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
present9

Example Sentences

"The saluting soldier stood at attention."
"The saluting crowd cheered as the parade passed by."
"The saluting officer inspected the troops."
"The saluting gesture is a sign of respect."
"The saluting sailors lined the deck of the ship."
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Word Game Points

Is SALUTING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, saluting is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SALUTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is SALUTING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, saluting is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SALUTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is SALUTING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, saluting is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SALUTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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