FUSILADE Meaning and
Definition
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A fusillade refers to a rapid series of shots or projectiles unleashed simultaneously or in quick succession. It typically involves a concentrated and intense burst of gunfire or explosive ammunition. The term originates from the French word "fusil," which means firearm. A fusillade can be conducted by military forces during combat or as a display of power, or by individuals or groups for celebratory or recreational purposes.
The term fusillade can also be used more broadly to describe a barrage or flurry of any kind of assault or attack, not limited to firearms. For example, it can refer to a series of verbal attacks or criticisms aimed at someone during an argument or debate. In this sense, it denotes an onslaught of words or actions designed to overwhelm or intimidate.
In addition to its use in military and combat contexts, a fusillade can also be employed metaphorically to describe other rapid and forceful actions or events. For instance, it might be used to depict a rapid succession of questions thrown at someone during a press conference or interview. The term emphasizes the intensity, speed, and potentially overwhelming nature of the attack or action, whether it is through physical force, verbal assault, or other means.
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Discharges of firearms in military exercises.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for FUSILADE
- fysillade
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- dusilade
- cusilade
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- gusilade
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- rusilade
- fysilade
- fhsilade
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Etymology of FUSILADE
The word "fusillade" comes from the French word "fusiller", which means "to shoot by firing squad". The French term originates from the Latin term "fusilis", meaning "spindle-shaped, sharp" or "hollow reed". This refers to the shape of a musket barrel, which resembles a long, slender tube. Over time, "fusillade" came to be used in English to describe a rapid, continuous discharge of firearms or a concentrated burst of anything.
Similar spelling words for FUSILADE
- facilty,
- FASLTA,
- Fazzolet,
- VSELT,
- Vassaled,
- vasolate,
- Fossulate,
- VZLYET,
- vacillate,
- Fissility,
- vacillati,
- Foozled,
- Focillate,
- Facelet,
- veszleyite,
- FCILTY,
- Fizzled,
- fossulet,
- fussilade,
- Physalite,
- veszelyite,
- visuality,
- LNG-facility,
- 'veswallowed,
- fissled,
- facility,
- facilite,
- fasold,
- VCILT,
- vassalled,
- fasciolidae,
- faciliate,
- facility-based,
- vasilite,
- Vacillatio,
- vesseled,
- fusillade,
- fuzzled,
- fasolt,
- non-fissility,
- NMA/FACILITY.
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