salvo
noun/ˈsælvoʊ/
Frequency rank: #14,940 most common English word
Meaning
a simultaneous discharge of firearms or artillery, or a sudden burst of words or actions.
Example sentence
The lawyer opened the trial with salvo of sharp arguments that left the opposing counsel speechless.
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