salvo

Meanings

• noun

  A volley of shots fired as a military salute, signal, or in celebration.

  - "The soldiers gave a salvo in honor of the fallen comrades."
  - "The crowd cheered as the fireworks display ended with a grand salvo."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsælvoʊ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈsælvoʊ/
   
   
   
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Variants

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salvo , salvoes , salvos , salvoed , salvoing

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Etymology

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From Italian 'salva' meaning 'save' or 'protect', likely due to the protective nature of a volley of shots.

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Trivia

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1. A salvo is not the same as a barrage, which is a continuous and sustained bombardment.

2. In the game of chess, a salvo refers to a move that captures an opponent's piece and places one of the player's pieces on the same square.

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Related Concepts

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1. Military salute: A formal gesture of respect, acknowledgement, or greeting, often involving a raised hand or gun salute.

2. Volley fire: A military tactic where multiple soldiers fire their weapons simultaneously to increase the rate of fire and maximize damage.

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Culture

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In military and ceremonial contexts, a salvo represents unity, discipline, and respect.

How to Memorize "salvo"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of soldiers firing their guns in unison to form a salvo.

2. associate
   

   - Link the word 'salvo' to the concept of a military salute or a volley of shots.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'salvo' as 'save-volley', emphasizing its origin as a protective volley of shots.

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