salvo
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
salvos
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salvoes
plural
salvos
or
salvoes
Britannica Dictionary definition of SALVO
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1
:
the act of firing several guns or bombs at the same time
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We were driven back by a salvo of cannon fire.
2
:
a sudden occurrence of applause, laughter, etc., from many people
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a salvo [=burst] of cheers
3
:
a strong or sudden attack
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The newspaper article was intended as a salvo against the mayor's policies.
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He fired the opening salvo of the debate.
