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   Sal·vo

   /ˈsalˌvō/

   

   noun

   • 1. a simultaneous discharge of artillery or other guns in a battle: "a deafening salvo of shots rang out"
   • ▪ a number of weapons released from one or more aircraft in quick succession.
   • ▪ a sudden, vigorous, or aggressive act or series of acts: "the pardons provoked a salvo of accusations"

   Word Origin late 16th century (earlier as salve): from French salve, Italian salva ‘salutation’.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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   What does a salvo mean?

   • loading examples... A salvo is when troops fire their guns all at the same time. A salvo of shots might signal the beginning of a military battle.

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   What is the difference between a salvo and an angry word?

   • A salvo is the firing of several guns or missiles at the same time in a battle or ceremony. A salvo of angry words is a lot of them spoken or written at about the same time. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. 2. 3. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. 2. 3.

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   What is a salvo attack?

   • Usually, such salvos are verbal attacks, like a critical remark aimed at a debate opponent, or a pointed accusation at the start of an editorial. But salvo can also refer to attacks of a more perilous kind, including various martial actions involving bombs, rockets, and artillery. (It can also refer to the bombs or projectiles released in a salvo.)

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   What is an opening salvo?

   • Did you know? No opening salvo here: salvo in phrases like “an opening salvo” is a kind of attack, especially one that is strong or sudden. Usually, such salvos are verbal attacks, like a critical remark aimed at a debate opponent, or a pointed accusation at the start of an editorial.

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   A salvo is when troops fire their guns all at the same time. A salvo of shots might signal the beginning of a military battle.

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