Fusillade
noun
A series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession.
The soldiers launched a fusillade of bullets at the enemy territory.

noun
A lot of criticism or questions directed at someone all at the same time.
She faced a fusillade of criticism from the press for her controversial remarks.

noun
A series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession.
The soldiers launched a fusillade of bullets at the enemy territory.

noun
A lot of criticism or questions directed at someone all at the same time.
She faced a fusillade of criticism from the press for her controversial remarks.

Definition 1 of 2

Military Origin
Originally referred to rapid military gunfire, so it's often used in war or action contexts.

The movie scene depicted a tense fusillade exchanged between the two armies.
Intensity
Implies an intense, overwhelming number of shots fired to suppress the enemy quickly.

The rebels were met with a furious fusillade as they approached the gates.
Quick Succession
Used when shots or missiles are fired rapidly one after another, not sporadically.

A fusillade of arrows darkened the sky within seconds during the battle.
Military Origin
Originally referred to rapid military gunfire, so it's often used in war or action contexts.

The movie scene depicted a tense fusillade exchanged between the two armies.
Intensity
Implies an intense, overwhelming number of shots fired to suppress the enemy quickly.

The rebels were met with a furious fusillade as they approached the gates.
Quick Succession
Used when shots or missiles are fired rapidly one after another, not sporadically.

A fusillade of arrows darkened the sky within seconds during the battle.
Military Origin
Originally referred to rapid military gunfire, so it's often used in war or action contexts.

The movie scene depicted a tense fusillade exchanged between the two armies.
Intensity
Implies an intense, overwhelming number of shots fired to suppress the enemy quickly.

The rebels were met with a furious fusillade as they approached the gates.
Quick Succession
Used when shots or missiles are fired rapidly one after another, not sporadically.

A fusillade of arrows darkened the sky within seconds during the battle.
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