Usually means: Ceremonial honor using fired artillery.
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Definitions from Wikipedia (Gun salute)

noun:  A gun salute or cannon salute is the use of a piece of artillery to fire shots, often 21 in number (21-gun salute), with the aim of marking an honor or celebrating a joyful event.


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