Fusilladed: meaning, definitions and examples

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fusilladed

 

[ fjuzษชหˆleษชdษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

military action

The term 'fusilladed' refers to the act of firing a volley of gunfire at a target, often in a military context. This word is derived from 'fusillade', which signifies a concentrated fire from small arms. In such situations, the intent is usually to overwhelm the enemy or to suppress their movements. A fusillade can be a tactic used during battles or skirmishes to create chaos and inflict casualties. Although modern warfare has evolved, the historical significance of fusillades remains a crucial aspect of military strategy.

Synonyms

blasted, bombarded, shot

Examples of usage

  • The troops fusilladed the enemy positions during the night.
  • They were ordered to fusillade the approaching forces.
  • The soldiers fusilladed the area to provide cover for their retreat.

Translations

Translations of the word "fusilladed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น disparado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‹เคฒเฅ€เคฌเคพเคฐเฅ€ เค•เฅ€ เค—เคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช beschossen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ditembak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑัั‚ั€ั–ะปัะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ postrzelany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้Šƒๆ’ƒใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fusillรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fusilado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kurลŸunlanmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด๊ฒฉ๋‹นํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูุทู„ู‚ ุงู„ู†ุงุฑ ุนู„ูŠู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zastล™elenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ postrelenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ญๅˆฐๆžชๅ‡ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ustreljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skotinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั‚ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒ— แƒ›แƒแƒ™แƒšแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ atษ™ลŸษ™ tutulmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fusilado

Etymology

The term 'fusillade' originates from the French word 'fusiller', which means 'to shoot'. This French term itself derives from 'fusil', a word for 'firearm', which can be traced back to the Latin 'focilis', meaning 'flame'. The usage of the term in English began in the late 18th century as military tactics evolved, and the word became popular during and after the Napoleonic Wars. The concept of a fusillade encapsulated the idea of coordinated fire, which was critical for both offensive and defensive operations. It represented a shift in military strategy, emphasizing the importance of concentrated firepower in combat scenarios. Over time, while the term has retained its military connotations, it has also found usage in various metaphorical contexts to describe intense and rapid bursts of activity or criticism.