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salvo
1[ sal-voh ]
noun
- a simultaneous or successive discharge of artillery, bombs, etc.
- a round of fire given as a salute.
- a round of cheers or applause.
salvo
2[ sal-voh ]
noun
- an excuse or quibbling evasion.
- something to save a person's reputation or soothe a person's feelings.
Salvo
1/ ˈæəʊ /
noun
- slang.a member of the Salvation Army
salvo
2/ ˈæəʊ /
noun
- a discharge of fire from weapons in unison, esp on a ceremonial occasion
- concentrated fire from many weapons, as in a naval battle
- an outburst, as of applause
salvo
3/ ˈæəʊ /
noun
- an excuse or evasion
- an expedient to save a reputation or soothe hurt feelings
- (in legal documents) a saving clause; reservation
Word History and Origins
Origin of salvo2
Word History and Origins
Origin of salvo1
Origin of salvo2
Example Sentences
But with billions in the balance, the battle for the higher ground may just be the opening salvo in a war of attrition between the federal government and higher education.
The firings mark the latest salvo in Trump’s long-simmering antipathy toward the National Security Council, which was fueled in part by a spat with former NSC staffer and whistleblower Alexander Vindman.
That is unlikely to mitigate the overall negative growth impact of Trump's salvo though.
Beijing has also been on the receiving end of other Trump trade salvos.
Mayor Matt Mahan’s proposal to jail people if they reject three offers of shelter is the latest salvo in an anti-encampment crusade sweeping the Bay Area.
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