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salva — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • burst verb To break open suddenly, often from internal pressure.
  • ointment noun A thick, oily paste, often medicated, applied to the skin to treat or soothe it.
  • plaster noun A mixture of lime or gypsum, sand, and water that hardens into a smooth surface, used to coat walls and ceilings.
  • salvo noun A number of guns fired together or in quick succession, or a burst of applause, criticism, or argument delivered all at once.
  • volley noun A number of things, especially shots, insults, or questions, released or fired all at once.

Senses

salva is used for these senses in English:

  • burst An act or instance of bursting.
  • ointment (medicine) A viscous preparation of oils and/or fats, usually containing medication, used as a treatment or as an emollient.
  • plaster (countable) A cast made of plaster of Paris and gauze; a plaster cast.

burst — full definition

  1. verb To break open suddenly, often from internal pressure.
  2. verb To move suddenly and forcefully, especially entering or exiting.
  3. noun A sudden, brief outbreak or surge of something.

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