Fusillading: meaning, definitions and examples
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fusillading
[ หfjuzษหlฤd ]
military action
A fusillade refers to a simultaneous discharge of a number of firearms or a rapid succession of shots fired. This term is often used in a military context to describe a coordinated attack where multiple weapons are aimed at a single target. The term can also be metaphorically used to describe a barrage or overwhelming series of questions or criticisms. The imagery often evokes a sense of chaos or intensity due to the collective nature of the firing.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The soldiers advanced under a fusillade of gunfire.
- Journalists unleashed a fusillade of questions towards the politician.
- The fusillade of artillery shook the ground during the battle.
- In the face of a fusillade of criticism, she stood her ground.
Translations
Translations of the word "fusillading" in other languages:
๐ต๐น barrage
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒเฅเคฌเคพเคฐเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Feuerรผberfall
๐ฎ๐ฉ tembakan bertubi-tubi
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฑััััะป
๐ต๐ฑ ostrzaล
๐ฏ๐ต ้ๆ
๐ซ๐ท fusillade
๐ช๐ธ tiro
๐น๐ท barrage
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ๊ฒฉ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅุทูุงู ูุงุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ palba
๐ธ๐ฐ ostreฤพovanie
๐จ๐ณ ็็ๅฐๅป
๐ธ๐ฎ streljanje
๐ฎ๐ธ skotur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัาัะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ atษล
๐ฒ๐ฝ tiro
Etymology
The word 'fusillade' originates from the French term 'fusillade', which itself derives from the verb 'fusiller', meaning 'to shoot'. The roots of 'fusiller' come from 'fusil', a type of firearm, which reflects the action of firing. The term entered English usage in the late 19th century and has predominantly retained its military connotation. Over time, 'fusillade' has evolved to encompass not just the physical act of shooting but also metaphorical applications in various contexts such as debates, discussions, or any situation involving multiple rapid interactions. Its etymology highlights the historical context of warfare and the evolution of firearms, leading to the figurative usage seen in contemporary language.