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Definitions for Salvo

[1] a simultaneous or successive discharge of artillery, bombs, etc.
[2] a round of fire given as a salute.
[3] a round of cheers or applause.
[4] an excuse or quibbling evasion.
[5] something to save a person's reputation or soothe a person's feelings.
[6] a discharge of fire from weapons in unison, esp on a ceremonial occasion
[7] concentrated fire from many weapons, as in a naval battle
[8] an outburst, as of applause
[9] an excuse or evasion
[10] an expedient to save a reputation or soothe hurt feelings
[11] (in legal documents) a saving clause; reservation
[12] Australian slang a member of the Salvation Army

Words related to Salvo

volley, barrage, bombardment, cannonade, gunfire, burst

Words nearby Salvo

salvemini, salver, salverform, salvia, salvific, salvo, salvor, salwar kameez, salween, salyut, salzburg

Origin of Salvo

21635–45; < Latin salvō, ablative of salvus safe, found in legal phrases

Word origin for Salvo

C17: from such Medieval Latin phrases as salvō iurē the right of keeping safe, from Latin salvus safe

Synonyms for Salvo

barrage, bombardment, volley, burst, cannonade, gunfire