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   Sal·vo

   /ˈsalˌvō/

   

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   • 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’.

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   What is Salvo noun?

   • Definition of salvo noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary the act of firing several guns or dropping several bombs, etc. at the same time; a sudden attack The first salvo exploded a short distance away. (figurative) The newspaper article was the opening salvo in what proved to be a long battle. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?

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   What is a salvo in military?

   • A salvo is the simultaneous discharge of artillery or firearms including the firing of guns either to hit a target or to perform a salute. Troops armed with muzzleloaders required time in which to refill their arms with gunpowder and shot.

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   What is the difference between a salvo and an opening salvo?

   • A "salvo" is when troops fire their guns all at the same time, as in old military battles. The "opening salvo" is the first shot fired in a firefight (battle). It can also be used figuratively, meaning the opening argument in a verbal battle. A "salvo" is when troops fire their guns all at the same time, as in old military battles.

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   What does Salve mean?

   • A 1719 alteration of salva(1591) "simultaneous discharge of guns," from Latin salva ("salute, volley") (compare salve, also from Italian), from Latin salve ("hail"), imperative of salvere: "be in good health!," the usual Roman greeting, regarded as imperative of salvere "to be in good health,"

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   1. [ sal-voh ] show ipa. See synonyms for salvo on Thesaurus.com. noun, plural sal·vos, sal·voes. a simultaneous or successive discharge of artillery, bombs, etc. a round of fire given as a salute. a round of cheers or applause. See more.

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   Definition of salvo noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Apr 12, 2024 · 1. countable noun. A salvo is the firing of several guns or missiles at the same time in a battle or ceremony. They were to fire a salvo of blanks, after the national anthem. 2. countable noun [with supp] A salvo of angry words is a lot of them spoken or written at about the same time.

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   1. a. : a simultaneous discharge of two or more guns in military action or as a salute. b. : the release all at one time of a rack of bombs or rockets (as from an airplane) c. : a series of shots by an artillery battery with each gun firing one round in turn after a prescribed interval. d. : the bombs or projectiles released in a salvo. 2.

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   The goal of a salvo is to overwhelm the enemy defenses with a large volume of fire and to create confusion and chaos. Salvo can also refer to the sound of multiple explosions or gunfire. In more general usage, the term can be used to describe any simultaneous or coordinated series of actions or statements, such as a salvo of jokes or a salvo of ...

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   a discharge of fire from weapons in unison, esp on a ceremonial occasion. concentrated fire from many weapons, as in a naval battle. an outburst, as of applause. Etymology: 17th Century: from Italian salva, from Old French salve, from Latin salvē! greetings! from salvēre to be in good health, from salvus safe.

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   Definitions. from The Century Dictionary. noun An exception; a reservation; an excuse; a saving fact or clause. noun A general discharge of guns intended as a salute.