SALVO


Meaning of SALVO in English

n. (pl. -oes or -os) 1 the simultaneous firing of artillery or other guns esp. as a salute, or in a sea-fight. 2 a number of bombs released from aircraft at the same moment. 3 a round or volley of applause.

[ earlier salve f. F f. It. salva salutation (as SAVE(1)) ]

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