a salvo
Part of Speech: noun phrase
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A simultaneous discharge of multiple weapons (guns, cannons, missiles) as a single coordinated action; also used figuratively to describe a sudden, concentrated outburst of criticism, questions, or applause directed at a single target.
The visiting head of state was greeted by a 21-gun salvo as they stepped off the aircraft, and the press corps immediately launched a salvo of questions about the new trade policy.
Etymology
Derived from the Italian word salva, meaning a salute or save, which traces back to the Latin phrase salvae veniae, meaning 'by leave of safety'. The term originally referred to a coordinated firing of cannons as a formal military salute, before expanding to describe any concentrated burst of action or criticism.
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What does a salvo mean?
a salvo means: A simultaneous discharge of multiple weapons (guns, cannons, missiles) as a single coordinated action; also used figuratively to describe a sudden, concentrated outburst of criticism, questions, or applause directed at a single target.
How do you pronounce a salvo?
a salvo: /ə ˈsælvoʊ/
How is a salvo used in a sentence?
The visiting head of state was greeted by a 21-gun salvo as they stepped off the aircraft, and the press corps immediately launched a salvo of questions about the new trade policy.