salvo
nounUK /ˈsæl.vəʊ/
US /ˈsæl.voʊ/
A salvo is a bunch of shots fired at the same time.
The ship fired a salvo of cannons to celebrate.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A sudden loud burst of many things at once, like cheers or applause.
The announcement was met with a salvo of applause.
3. A strong, sudden attack of words or criticism.
The reporter opened with a salvo of tough questions.
4. A way of firing several guns one after another in a planned order.
The soldiers practiced a rolling salvo during training.