fu ‧ sil ‧ lade /ˌfjuːzəˈleɪd, ˌfjuːzɪˈleɪd $ -sə-/ BrE AmE noun [countable usually singular]
[ Date: 1800-1900 ; Language: French ; Origin: fusiller 'to shoot' , from Late Latin focus 'fire' ]
1 . a quick series of shots fired from a gun, or a quick series of other objects that are thrown
fusillade of
a fusillade of bullets
2 . a quick series of questions or remarks