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Vocabulary Entry
salvo
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A simultaneous discharge of firearms or a sudden outburst or series of actions.
Example Sentences
"The soldiers fired a salvo to signal the start of the battle."
"The keynote speaker received a salvo of applause from the audience."
"He launched a salvo of criticism against the new policy."
V
verb
To discharge a cannon or firearm simultaneously or to make a sudden outburst.
Example Sentences
"The troops will salvo their weapons during the demonstration."
"The comedian salved the crowd with a series of jokes."
"They plan to salvo the fireworks at dusk."