military, naval | smart | mock

give (sb)
The sentry gave a smart salute and waved us on.

acknowledge, return | take
The Queen took the salute as the guardsmen marched past.

final, last | 21-gun, etc. | special | triumphant, victory

in ~
The guests raised their glasses in salute.

~ from
The retiring editor received a special salute from the local newspaper.

~ to
His first words were a salute to the people of South Africa.

smartly
The captain stood to attention and saluted smartly.

with
He saluted Pippa with a graceful bend of his head.