sword salute
Ceremonial weapon gesture
A sword salute is a formal military gesture of respect performed with a drawn sword, typically bringing the blade upward before the face and then sweeping it downward to the side.
Officers render sword salutes during ceremonies, parades, and when honoring dignitaries or fallen comrades: The honor guard performed a sword salute as the casket passed.
- bladeFlat cutting edge
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- military weddingArmed forces marriage ceremony
- militaryArmed forces collectively
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sword salutethrowing down the gauntlet
Issuing a direct challenge
insult · brandishing · affront · disrespect
sword saluteinsult
Offensive remark or action
spit · turning one's back · disrespect · snub
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