SALVO Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word salvo. (close relations)
Definition of SALVO
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Best Alternative Words for SALVO
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burst | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of exploding or bursting • rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms • a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason) • a sudden intense happening verb • come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure • force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up • burst outward, usually with noise • move suddenly, energetically, or violently • be in a state of movement or action • emerge suddenly • cause to burst • break open or apart suddenly and forcefully | ||||||||
fusillade | nounn | |||||||
noun • rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms verb • attack with fusillade | ||||||||
volley | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms • a tennis return made by hitting the ball before it bounces verb • be dispersed in a volley • hit before it touches the ground • discharge in, or as if in, a volley • make a volley • utter rapidly |