salvo

/ˈsælvoʊ/
noun
  1. A sudden burst of gunfire or artillery fire from multiple weapons at the same time.
    • The warship fired a salvo of missiles at the target.
    • The soldiers ducked as another salvo of gunfire erupted nearby.
    • A loud salvo from the cannons marked the start of the ceremony.
  2. A sudden, strong attack or outburst, especially in words or arguments.
    • His opening salvo in the debate caught everyone off guard.
    • The politician launched a salvo of criticism against her opponent.
    • The editorial was a salvo aimed at the company's environmental record.
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