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salvo

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"Volley"

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5 lettersPronunciation /ˈsælvəʊ/Part of speech nounSorted alosvStarts with SEnds with O1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

Word origin

From Latin salvo, ablative of salvus, the past participle of salvāre (“to save, to reserve”), either from salvo jure (“the right being reserved”), or from salvo errore et omissone (“reserving error and omission”).

Used in a sentence

  • 1649, Charles I of England (attributed), Eikon Basilike They admit […] salvos, cautions, and reservations.
  • It was an impressive opening salvo from the Baggies, especially for a side that have made a poor beginning to what has been an admittedly tough start to their campaign.
  • Together, Johnson's plans mean that the clashes in parliament and the Supreme Court may be only the opening salvos in what promises to be the biggest constitutional storm in centuries.

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