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fusillade

UK
/ˌfjʊzɪˈlɑːd/
US
/ˌfjuːzɪˈleɪd/

Translations

fusilladenoun
fusillades
pl
UK
/ˌfjʊzɪˈlɑːd/
US
/ˌfjuːzɪˈleɪd/
The soldiers were caught in a fusillade of bullets.
Солдаты попали под залп пуль.
The village suffered a fusillade from the enemy forces.
Деревня подверглась обстрелу со стороны вражеских сил.
Additional translations
очередь
стрельба
Synonyms
salvo
barrage
outburst
volley
gunfire
fusilladeverb
fusilladed
Past Simple
fusilladed
Past Participle
fusillading
Gerund
UK
/ˌfjʊzɪˈlɑːd/
US
/ˌfjuːzɪˈleɪd/
The soldiers began to fusillade the enemy position.
Солдаты начали расстреливать позиции противника.
Additional translations
производить беспрерывную стрельбу
Synonyms
barrage
bombard
volley
shower
pelt
pepper
assail
fire upon
rake
hail

Definitions

fusilladenoun
A series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession.
The soldiers advanced under a fusillade of bullets from the enemy.
A rapid outburst or barrage of anything, such as words or questions.
The politician faced a fusillade of questions from the press during the conference.
fusilladeverb
To attack or shoot down with a rapid series of shots or missiles.
The soldiers fusilladed the enemy position until it was completely destroyed.
To subject a person or thing to a rapid and intense outburst of something other than gunfire, such as questions, criticisms, or complaints.
After the announcement, the spokesperson was fusilladed with questions from reporters.
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