salute vs gesture

salute and gesture both are nouns.

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

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

salute (verb)	gesture (verb)
greet in a friendly way	show, express or direct through movement
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