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   salvo

   /ˈsalvəʊ/

   noun

   • 1. a simultaneous discharge of artillery or other guns in a battle: "a deafening salvo of shots rang out"
   • ▪ a number of weapons released from one or more aircraft in quick succession.
   • ▪ a sudden, vigorous, or aggressive act or series of acts: "the pardons provoked a salvo of accusations"

   Word Origin late 16th century (earlier as salve): from French salve, Italian salva ‘salutation’.

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   What does salvo mean?

   • （槍炮的）齊射, （禮炮的）齊鳴, （突然發出的）一陣，一片（巨大的響聲）… （枪炮的）齐射, （礼炮的）齐鸣, （突然发出的）一阵，一片（巨大的响声）… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! SALVO definition: 1. the action of firing several guns at the same time, either in a war or in a ceremony: 2. a….

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   What does Salvo mean in military?

   • In military terminology, a salvo refers to the simultaneous discharge of artillery or firearms. For example, troops armed with muzzleloaders required time in which to refill their arms with gunpowder and shot, but they could perform a salvo to hit a target or to perform a salute.

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   What is a salvo attack?

   • Usually, such salvos are verbal attacks, like a critical remark aimed at a debate opponent, or a pointed accusation at the start of an editorial. But salvo can also refer to attacks of a more perilous kind, including various martial actions involving bombs, rockets, and artillery. (It can also refer to the bombs or projectiles released in a salvo.)

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   When was Salvo first used?

   • The earliest known use of the noun salvo is in the mid 1600s. OED's earliest evidence for salvo is from 1642, in J. Perkins' Profitable Booke. It is also recorded as a preposition from the early 1600s. salvo is a borrowing from Latin. Etymons: Latin salvō, salvus.

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   What is an opening salvo?

   • No opening salvo here: salvo in phrases like “an opening salvo” is a kind of attack, especially one that is strong or sudden. Usually, such salvos are verbal attacks, like a critical remark aimed at a debate opponent, or a pointed accusation at the start of an editorial.

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   What does Salve mean in English?

   • A forceful verbal or written assault. [Italian salva, from French salve, from Latin salvē, hail, imperative of salvēre, to be in good health, from salvus, safe; see sol- in Indo-European roots .] 1. A mental provision or reservation. 2. An expedient for protecting one's reputation or for soothing one's conscience.

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   Salvo is a noun that means the action of firing several guns at the same time, a sudden loud sound, or the first part of a speech. Learn how to use salvo in different contexts and see synonyms and translations.

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     SALVO meaning: 1. the action of firing several guns at the...

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   • Salvo in Traditional Chinese

     SALVO translate: （槍炮的）齊射;（禮炮的）齊鳴, （突然發出的）一陣，一片（巨大的響聲）,...

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     SALWAR KAMEEZ definition: 1. a type of suit, worn especially...

   • Salvo in Simplified Chinese

     SALVO translate: （枪炮的）齐射;（礼炮的）齐鸣, （突然发出的）一阵，一片（巨大的响声）,...

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   Learn the meaning of salvo as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Salvo can refer to a simultaneous discharge of guns, a series of shots, a sudden burst, or a mental reservation.

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   salvo. noun. /ˈsælvəʊ/. /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. Word Origin.

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   Salvo can mean a discharge of fire, a round of applause, or an excuse or evasion. Learn the origin, history and examples of salvo from Dictionary.com.

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   Salvo can mean a simultaneous discharge of firearms, bombs, or applause, or a mental reservation or evasion. Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of salvo from various dictionaries and sources.

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   A salvo is the firing of several guns or missiles at the same time in a battle or ceremony. 2. A salvo of angry words is a lot of them spoken or written at about the same time.

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   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.