Salvo
noun
A sudden, fierce attack, typically with guns or bombs.
The troops opened fire, and a salvo of bullets was unleashed.
Often appears as...
- initial salvo
- musket salvo
noun
A burst of applause or cheers.
Each speaker was greeted with a salvo of applause.
Often appears as...
- round of salvo
- salvo of applause
noun
A sudden, aggressive action aiming to defeat or criticize.
The article triggered a salvo of complaints from readers.
Often appears as...
- salvo of criticism
- salvo of questions
noun
A sudden, fierce attack, typically with guns or bombs.
The troops opened fire, and a salvo of bullets was unleashed.
Often appears as...
- initial salvo
- musket salvo
noun
A burst of applause or cheers.
Each speaker was greeted with a salvo of applause.
Often appears as...
- round of salvo
- salvo of applause
noun
A sudden, aggressive action aiming to defeat or criticize.
The article triggered a salvo of complaints from readers.
Often appears as...
- salvo of criticism
- salvo of questions
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Military Origin
Originally used to describe volleys from multiple guns in military action. Implies coordinated, powerful effort.
The navy's salvo against the enemy fleet was devastating.
Pro Tip 2/3Intensity
Highlights an intense burst of action. Think of it as a sudden, concentrated force.
The team's final salvo won them the match in the last minute.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery
Use 'salvo' to paint a vivid picture of combat or confrontation for impact.
Her sharp retort was the opening salvo in a heated debate.
Pro Tip 1/3Military Origin
Originally used to describe volleys from multiple guns in military action. Implies coordinated, powerful effort.
The navy's salvo against the enemy fleet was devastating.
Pro Tip 2/3Intensity
Highlights an intense burst of action. Think of it as a sudden, concentrated force.
The team's final salvo won them the match in the last minute.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery
Use 'salvo' to paint a vivid picture of combat or confrontation for impact.
Her sharp retort was the opening salvo in a heated debate.
Pro Tip 1/3Military Origin
Originally used to describe volleys from multiple guns in military action. Implies coordinated, powerful effort.
The navy's salvo against the enemy fleet was devastating.
Pro Tip 2/3Intensity
Highlights an intense burst of action. Think of it as a sudden, concentrated force.
The team's final salvo won them the match in the last minute.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery
Use 'salvo' to paint a vivid picture of combat or confrontation for impact.
Her sharp retort was the opening salvo in a heated debate.
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Video examples
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Video examples
Safari Live - Day 261 PIPE...
Annamarie how are you you like to see a salvo cart I guessed and cross fingers and several cats who knows to be coming out like now we have a family that were supported by Steve the other day and it
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Antony Blinken
American Statesman
Pyongyang possesses thousands of artillery pieces 30 miles from Seoul. Just one retaliatory salvo could decimate South Korea's capital.
Quote examples
Antony Blinken
American Statesman
Pyongyang possesses thousands of artillery pieces 30 miles from Seoul. Just one retaliatory salvo could decimate South Korea's capital.
Example 1 of 1
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