HyperDic: salvo

English > 3 senses of the word salvo:
NOUNeventsalvoan outburst resembling the discharge of firearms or the release of bombs
actsalvo, fusillade, volley, burstrapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
communicationsalvoa sudden outburst of cheers
salvo > pronunciation
Soundssae'lvow
Rhymesbravo ... servo: 7 rhymes with vow...
English > salvo: 3 senses > noun 1, event
MeaningAn outburst resembling the discharge of firearms or the release of bombs.
Broaderoutburst, burst, flare-upA sudden intense happening
English > salvo: 3 senses > noun 2, act
Meaningrapid simultaneous discharge of firearms.
Synonymsfusillade, volley, burst
Broaderfire, firingThe act of firing / firing / firing weapons or artillery at an enemy / enemy
Spanishandanada, descarga cerrada, descarga, estallido, fusilería, salva
Catalandescàrrega tancada, salva, volea
English > salvo: 3 senses > noun 3, communication
MeaningA sudden outburst of cheers.
Example"there was a salvo of approval"
BroadercheerA cry or shout of approval
Spanishsalva

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