gesture vs salute

gesture and salute both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
gesture	Yes	No	Yes	No
salute	Yes	No	Yes	No

gesture (noun)	salute (noun)
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling	an act of honor or courteous recognition
something done as an indication of intention	a formal military gesture of respect
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals	an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat

gesture (verb)	salute (verb)
show, express or direct through movement	greet in a friendly way
	recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position
	honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers
	express commendation of
	propose a toast to
	become noticeable