1salvo1 (ˈsælvəʊ
)
Definitions
noun
- a discharge of fire from weapons in unison, esp on a ceremonial occasion
- concentrated fire from many weapons, as in a naval battle
- an outburst, as of applause
Word Origin
C17: from Italian salva, from Old French salve, from Latin salvē! greetings! from salvēre to be in good health, from salvus safe2salvo2 (ˈsælvəʊ)
Definitions
noun
rare- an excuse or evasion
- an expedient to save a reputation or soothe hurt feelings
- (in legal documents) a saving clause; reservation
Word Origin
C17: from such Medieval Latin phrases as salvō iurē the right of keeping safe, from Latin salvus safeUsage examples
In the circumstances it was the stupidest remark she could have made, providing Chiara with ammunition for a perfect opening salvo.
, Murky Shallows (1987)With that salvo , a volley of criticism has been fired at the most sustainable theory of competitive advantage.
Business Today (1998)This stage is just a draft recommendation - an opening salvo.
New Zealand Herald (2003)STEVE McMANAMAN has fired the latest salvo in the battle for European Footballer of the Year -by snubbing his old pal Michael Owen.
Sun, News of the World (2001)Sharpe counted twenty-four gouts of smoke in the first salvo.
, Sharpe's Waterloo (1991)