SALVO

[noun] [C] [plural] salvos or salvoes - a firing of several guns at the same time, either in a war or in a ceremonya salvo of guns/rocketsThey fired a salvo and it was quickly returned by the enemy over the river.(figurative) In his opening salvo (= attack in words) the speaker fiercely attacked the Government's record on health care.(figurative) Every joke the comedian made was greeted by a salvo (= large amount) of laughter from the audience.