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salvo

/ˈsæl.vəʊ/

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noun

/ˈsæl.vəʊ/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее внезапный выброс или быстрый залп, например, выстрелов, бомб или приветственных возгласов.

A noun referring to a sudden outburst or rapid discharge, such as of gunfire, bombs, or cheers.

  1. B2formal

    A rapid, simultaneous discharge of firearms or artillery, often as a salute or in battle.

    ruЗалп

    • The soldiers fired a salvo of cannon shots to honor the general.
    • A salvo of gunfire erupted from the fort.
    • The naval fleet released a salvo of missiles.

    Synonymsbarragebroadsideburstcannonadefusilladevolley

  2. Outburst resembling a dischargeB2formal

    A sudden, intense outburst of something, such as criticism, applause, or activity, resembling a volley of shots.

    ruШквал

    • The politician faced a salvo of angry questions from the press.
    • Her speech was met with a salvo of cheers from the audience.
    • The company launched a salvo of new products at the trade show.

    Synonymsbarrageburstfloodfusilladehailonslaughtoutburstrainshowerspatestormtorrentvolley

  3. Sudden outburst of cheersB2informal

    A sudden, enthusiastic burst of applause or cheering from a crowd.

    ruВзрыв аплодисментов

    • The winning goal was greeted by a salvo of cheers from the fans.
    • A salvo of applause erupted after the performance.
    • The crowd let out a salvo of laughter at the comedian's joke.

    Synonymsbursteruptionoutbreakoutburstroundvolley

Forms
  • salvoes plural form
  • salvos plural form
  • salvos' possessive plural form
  • salvo's possessive singular form
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