Salvo (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun, plural sal·vos, sal·voes.
  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.
noun, plural sal·vos.Archaic.
  1. an excuse or quibbling evasion.
  2. something to save a person's reputation or soothe a person's feelings.
noun plural -vos or -voes
  1. a discharge of fire from weapons in unison, esp on a ceremonial occasion
  2. concentrated fire from many weapons, as in a naval battle
  3. an outburst, as of applause
noun plural -vos rare
  1. an excuse or evasion
  2. an expedient to save a reputation or soothe hurt feelings
  3. (in legal documents) a saving clause; reservation
noun plural -vos
  1. a member of the Salvation Army
Salvo (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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