cannon salute
Honorific artillery discharge
A cannon salute is a ceremonial firing of cannons to honor a person, occasion, or flag.
The number of shots carries significance—a 21-gun salute is the highest honor, reserved for heads of state and major national celebrations.
Ships entering foreign ports traditionally fired their guns to show peaceful intent, establishing the practice.
The ceremony concluded with a cannon salute.
- artilleryLarge-caliber battlefield weapons
- boomLoud deep sound
- gunfireDischarge of weapons
- militaryArmed forces collectively
- military honorsAwards for armed service
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- ceremonieswedding ceremony, wedding, weddings, graduation, graduations
- patriotic displaysflag waving, flag pole, flagpole, parade, bunting
- military ceremoniescolor guard, honor guard, flag ceremony, flag raising, flag lowering
- salutespresent arms, presenting arms, hand over heart, eyes right, flyover
- parade eventsgrand marshal, marching bands, baton twirlers, drum corps, majorettes
- military honorsMedal of Honor, Purple Heart, Silver Star, Bronze Star, Navy Cross
cannon saluteartillery barrage
Concentrated heavy weapons fire
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