salvo

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An exception; a reservation; an excuse; a saving fact or clause.

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A general discharge of guns intended as a salute.

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A concentrated fire from a greater or less number of pieces of artillery, for the purpose of breaching, etc., the simultaneous concussion of a number of cannon-balls on masonry, or even earthwork, producing a very destructive effect.

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The combined shouts or cheers of a multitude, generally expressive of honor, esteem, admiration, etc.: as, salvos of applause.

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An exception; a reservation; an excuse.

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A concentrated fire from pieces of artillery, as in endeavoring to make a break in a fortification; a volley.

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A salute paid by a simultaneous, or nearly simultaneous, firing of a number of cannon.

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A concentrated fire from pieces of artillery, as in endeavoring to make a break in a fortification; a volley.

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By extension, any volley, as in an argument or debate.

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A salute paid by a simultaneous, or nearly simultaneous, firing of a number of cannon.