fusillade

/'fju:zi'leid/
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fusillade

A soldier fired a fusillade during the training exercise.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A rapid, simultaneous, and continuous discharge of many firearms: A "fusillade" refers specifically to a concentrated burst of gunfire from multiple weapons fired at once or in quick succession.
    • A rapid, concentrated outpouring or series of things: By extension, "fusillade" can describe any similar rapid and concentrated series, such as questions, criticisms, or objects.

  2. Verb:

    • To attack or shoot at with a fusillade: To direct a concentrated burst of gunfire or, figuratively, a rapid series of criticisms or questions at someone or something.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • The soldiers unleashed a deafening fusillade against the enemy position.
    • The CEO faced a fusillade of questions from the skeptical reporters.
    • A fusillade of hailstones battered the roof of the car.

  • Verb:

    • The troops fusilladed the building before advancing.
    • During the debate, she was fusilladed with accusations from her opponent.
Advanced Usage
  • "A fusillade of...": This is the most common structure, used to describe an intense, rapid series.
    • He responded to the fusillade of insults with remarkable calm.
  • Historical/Military Context: The term often appears in descriptions of historical battles or military engagements to emphasize a sudden, overwhelming volume of fire.
Variants and Related Words
  • Salvo (n): A simultaneous discharge of artillery or other weapons, or a sudden burst of applause or criticism. While similar, a "salvo" can be a single, simultaneous discharge, whereas a "fusillade" emphasizes rapid, continuous firing.
  • Volley (n): A number of bullets, arrows, or other projectiles discharged at one time. Like "salvo," it implies simultaneity rather than necessarily a prolonged burst.
  • Barrage (n): A concentrated artillery bombardment over a wide area; a relentless outpouring. "Barrage" is a very close synonym, especially in its figurative use.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Barrage, volley, salvo, hail, storm, shower, burst.
  • Verb: Bombard, pepper, strafe, rake, shower.
Related Phrases
  • "Under a fusillade of...": Being subjected to a rapid series.
    • The spokesperson stood firm under a fusillade of hostile questions.
Idioms
  • While not a standalone idiom, the phrase "a fusillade of..." is idiomatic in its figurative use to describe any overwhelming, rapid series of similar things.
    • The new policy was met with a fusillade of complaints from citizens.
fusillade

A soldier fired a fusillade during the training exercise.

Noun
  1. rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
    • our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise
Verb
  1. attack with fusillade

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