fusillade

fu·sil·lade

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fyoo-suh-leyd, -lahd, -zuh-]
- /ˈfyu səˌleɪd, -ˌlɑd, -zə-/
- /ˌfjuː.zɪˈleɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fyoo-suh-leyd, -lahd, -zuh-]
- /ˈfyu səˌleɪd, -ˌlɑd, -zə-/

Definitions of fusillade word

noun fusillade a simultaneous or continuous discharge of firearms. 1
noun fusillade a general discharge or outpouring of anything: a fusillade of questions. 1
verb with object fusillade to attack or shoot by a fusillade. 1
noun fusillade A series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession. 1
noun fusillade burst of gunfire 1
singular noun fusillade A fusillade of shots or objects is a large number of them fired or thrown at the same time. 0

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Origin of fusillade

First appearance:

before 1795

One of the 43% newest English words

1795-1805; < French, equivalent to fusill(er) to shoot (see fusil1) + -ade -ade1

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Parts of speech for Fusillade

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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fusillade popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for fusillade

noun fusillade

volley — the simultaneous discharge of a number of missiles or firearms.
barrage — A barrage is continuous firing on an area with large guns and tanks.
salvo — a simultaneous or successive discharge of artillery, bombs, etc.
hail — to pour down on as or like hail: The plane hailed leaflets on the city.
broadside — A broadside is a strong written or spoken attack on a person or institution.

All 5 Synonyms of fusillade