Definition
The simultaneous firing of multiple weapons, creating that impressive wall of destruction you see in war movies. It's quality through quantity, delivered all at once.
Example Usage
The destroyer launched a salvo of eight Tomahawk missiles at the enemy installation.
Origin
From Italian 'salva' meaning a salute or greeting, originally referring to ceremonial gunfire volleys
Fun Fact
The largest naval salvo in history was likely at the Battle of Jutland in 1916, where British and German dreadnoughts exchanged hundreds of shells simultaneously.
Source: Artillery and naval warfare terminology
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