fusillade
[ fyoo-suh-leyd, -lahd, -zuh- ]
/ ˈfyu səˌleɪd, -ˌlɑd, -zə- /
noun
a simultaneous or continuous discharge of firearms.
a general discharge or outpouring of anything: a fusillade of questions.
verb (used with object), fu·sil·lad·ed, fu·sil·lad·ing.
to attack or shoot by a fusillade.
Words nearby fusillade
fusiform aneurysm,
fusiform gyrus,
fusil,
fusile,
fusilier,
fusillade,
fusilli,
fusimotor,
fusin,
fusion,
fusion beat
Example sentences from the Web for fusillade
British Dictionary definitions for fusillade
fusillade
/ (ˌfjuːzɪˈleɪd, -ˈlɑːd) /
noun
a simultaneous or rapid continual discharge of firearms
a sudden outburst, as of criticism
verb
(tr)
to attack with a fusillade
Word Origin for fusillade
C19: from French, from
fusiller to shoot; see
fusil
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