fusilade

/fjuːzɪˈleɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A sudden or intense burst of gunfire, especially from a machine gun or artillery.

“The fusilade of gunfire shook the entire city.”

2. verb

To fire or discharge a fusilade, especially in a sudden or intense manner.

“The artillery fusilated the enemy’s position with a barrage of shells.”

Synonyms

  • barrage
  • gunfire

Antonyms

  • silence
  • stillness