Fusillade
/ˈfjuːsəlɑːd,ˈfjuːsəleɪd/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Military Origin
Originally referred to rapid military gunfire, so it's often used in war or action contexts.
The movie scene depicted a tense fusillade exchanged between the two armies.
Pro Tip 2/3Intensity
Implies an intense, overwhelming number of shots fired to suppress the enemy quickly.
The rebels were met with a furious fusillade as they approached the gates.
Pro Tip 3/3Quick Succession
Used when shots or missiles are fired rapidly one after another, not sporadically.
A fusillade of arrows darkened the sky within seconds during the battle.
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