fusillade
Translation
fusillade, volley, barrage
Examples
The soldiers were met with a fusillade of gunfire.
The soldiers were met with a fusillade of gunfire.
He faced a fusillade of questions from the press.
He faced a fusillade of questions from the press.
Grammar Patterns
a fusillade of ((sth.)) a fusillade of (sth.) The speaker received a fusillade of insults.
Similar Words
Synonyms: barrage, volley, salvo, bombardment
Etymology
From French 'fusillade', from 'fusil' meaning 'musket, rifle'. Originally referred to execution by firing squad.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'fusil' (rifle) firing a 'lade' (load) of bullets all at once. It can also be used for a rapid series of non-physical things, like questions.