Salvo (Noun)
Meaning 1
Rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms; "our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
A sudden outburst of cheers; "there was a salvo of approval".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Meaning 3
An outburst resembling the discharge of firearms or the release of bombs.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The politician's speech was interrupted by a salvo of angry shouts from the crowd.
- A salvo of sarcastic comments from her sister left her feeling deflated.
- The comedian's jokes were met with a salvo of groans and boos from the audience.
- The news of the company's bankruptcy was followed by a salvo of angry phone calls from investors.
- The teacher's attempt to discipline the class was met with a salvo of defiant laughter and chatter.