Fusillading: meaning, definitions and examples

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fusillading

 

[ หŒfjuzษ™หˆlฤd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

barrage, gunfire, salvo

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น barrage

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‹เคฒเฅ€เคฌเคพเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Feuerรผberfall

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tembakan bertubi-tubi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑัั‚ั€ั–ะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ostrzaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้Šƒๆ’ƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fusillade

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tiro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท barrage

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ๊ฒฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุทู„ุงู‚ ู†ุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ palba

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ostreฤพovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Œ›็ƒˆๅฐ„ๅ‡ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ streljanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skotur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั‚า›ั‹ะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ atษ™ลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.