Salvo: meaning, definitions and examples

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salvo

 

[ หˆsรฆl.voสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military context

A salvo is a simultaneous discharge of artillery or firearms. It is often used in military operations to create a powerful effect by firing multiple weapons at the same time.

Synonyms

barrage, bombardment, volley

Examples of usage

  • The troops launched a salvo against the enemy positions.
  • A salvo of cannon fire announced the beginning of the celebration.
  • The soldiers were trained to execute a perfect salvo.
  • The naval ships delivered a massive salvo at dawn.
Context #2 | Noun

figurative expression

In a figurative sense, a salvo can refer to a series of verbal attacks or criticisms. It implies a forceful and sudden release of statements or arguments.

Synonyms

attack, barrage, outburst

Examples of usage

  • The politician's speech was a salvo aimed at his opponents.
  • Her comments were just a salvo in the ongoing debate.
  • The article unleashed a salvo of criticism against the policy.
  • The team faced a salvo of questions from reporters.

Translations

Translations of the word "salvo" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น salvo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคšเคพเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gerettet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ diselamatkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั€ัั‚ะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uratowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ•‘ๅ‡บใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sauvรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ salvado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kurtarฤฑlan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ์กฐ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู… ุฅู†ู‚ุงุฐู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zachrรกnฤ›nรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zachrรกnenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ขซๆ•‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ reลกen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bjargaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั‚า›ะฐั€ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ”แƒšแƒแƒฎแƒšแƒ แƒ’แƒแƒฌแƒ•แƒ“แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qurtarฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ salvado

Word origin

The term 'salvo' comes from the Italian word 'salvo' which means 'safe' or 'safeguard.' The word traces its origins back to the Latin 'salvum,' which is the accusative form of 'salvus', meaning 'whole' or 'unharmed.' In the context of artillery, 'salvo' entered English usage in the late 17th century, becoming associated primarily with military jargon. Over time, it broadened to include figurative uses in various contexts, denoting a sudden and intense release, whether of bullets from guns or of aggressive remarks in discourse.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,431, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.