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salvos


Meanings
  • noun

    A volley or series of projectiles, shots, or other things launched or discharged at one time.

  • noun

    A discharge of firearms, especially as a military salute or in celebration.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with salvos
avalanches , mances , dances , romances
Variants
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salvo , salvoes , salvos , salvoed , salvoing
Etymology
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From Spanish salvaje ‘wild’, from Latin salvus ‘safe’.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'salvos' is also used in the context of maritime navigation to describe a safe channel or route through dangerous waters.

  2. The term 'salvos' has its roots in the Latin word 'salvus', which means 'safe'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Volley fire: A military tactic in which soldiers fire their weapons in a coordinated manner, releasing a volley of bullets or other projectiles at the enemy.

  2. Fireworks display: A public event where fireworks are launched and exploded in the sky to celebrate various occasions.


Culture
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In military contexts, salvos refer to a volley of shots fired at one time. In a more figurative sense, the term can be used to describe a sudden outburst or series of events. Salvos have been used extensively in literature and art to depict intense emotions, battles, and celebrations.

How to Memorize "salvos"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a line of soldiers firing their guns in unison, creating a loud, thunderous sound – this is what a salvos represents.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'salvos' with the image of a cannon being fired or a line of soldiers firing their rifles in unison.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Soldiers All Shooting Volleys Over Night' to help remember the meaning of salvos.


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