English dictionary

salvo

/'s/&/lv/oU/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

an outburst resembling the discharge of firearms or the release of bombs

noun.event

Source: WordNet 3.0
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

noun.act

Synonyms burst fusillade volley

Source: WordNet 3.0
a sudden outburst of cheers

noun.communication

Examples
There was a salvo of approval.

Source: WordNet 3.0
An exception; a reservation; an excuse.

noun

Source: webster1913
A concentrated fire from pieces of artillery, as in endeavoring to make a break in a fortification; a volley.

noun

Source: webster1913