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noun
- 1. a simultaneous discharge of artillery or other guns in a battle: "a deafening salvo of shots rang out"
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The meaning of SALVO is a simultaneous discharge of two or more guns in military action or as a salute. How to use salvo in a sentence. Did you know?
a sudden loud sound made by many people at the same time: Every joke the comedian made was greeted by a salvo of laughter from the audience. the first part of a speech or the first in a series of actions intended to get a particular result: In his opening salvo the speaker fiercely attacked the government's record on healthcare.
a discharge of a number of pieces of artillery or small arms, in regular succession or at the same time, either as a salute or, esp. in naval battles, as a broadside. 2. the release of a load of bombs or the launching of several rockets at the same time. 3. a burst of cheers or applause.
1. (Military) a discharge of fire from weapons in unison, esp on a ceremonial occasion. 2. (Military) concentrated fire from many weapons, as in a naval battle. 3. an outburst, as of applause.
There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun salvo, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
noun. /ˈsælvəʊ/ (plural salvos, salvoes) 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.
Salvo definition: a simultaneous or successive discharge of artillery, bombs, etc.. See examples of SALVO used in a sentence.
SALVO meaning: 1 : the act of firing several guns or bombs at the same time; 2 : a sudden occurrence of applause, laughter, etc., from many people.
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.
a sudden loud sound made by many people at the same time: Every joke the comedian made was greeted by a salvo of laughter from the audience. the first part of a speech or the first in a series of actions intended to get a particular result: In his opening salvo the speaker fiercely attacked Congress's record on healthcare.
