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fusillade

Fusillade (noun) means the simultaneous firing of a number of firearms.

noun
1
The simultaneous firing of a number of firearms.
2
A rapid burst.
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Etymology

From French fusillade, from fusiller (“shoot with a firearm”), from fusil (“rifle, gun”).

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What is the meaning of fusillade?

"fusillade" (noun) means the simultaneous firing of a number of firearms.

What are the different meanings of fusillade?

"fusillade" has 2 main meanings: 1. The simultaneous firing of a number of firearms; 2. A rapid burst.

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