[count] 1 : the act of firing several guns or bombs at the same time
▪ We were driven back by a salvo of cannon fire. 2 : a sudden occurrence of applause, laughter, etc., from many people
▪ a salvo [=burst] of cheers 3 : a strong or sudden attack
▪ The newspaper article was intended as a salvo against the mayor's policies. ▪ He fired the opening salvo of the debate.
▪ We were driven back by a salvo of cannon fire.
▪ a salvo [=burst] of cheers
▪ The newspaper article was intended as a salvo against the mayor's policies. ▪ He fired the opening salvo of the debate.







