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salvo
- a discharge of a number of pieces of artillery or small arms, in regular succession or at the same time, either as a salute or, esp. in naval battles, as a broadside
- the release of a load of bombs or the launching of several rockets at the same time
- a burst of cheers or applause
noun pl. salvos
- a dishonest mental reservation; excuse or quibbling evasion
- an expedient for saving one's pride or honor
- Law a saving clause; reservation
See salvo in American Heritage Dictionary 4
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