The difference between Sally and Salvo
When used as nouns, sally means a willow, whereas salvo means an exception.
When used as verbs, sally means to make a sudden attack on an enemy from a defended position, whereas salvo means to discharge weapons in a salvo.
check bellow for the other definitions of Sally and Salvo
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Sally as a noun:
A willow
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Sally as a noun:
Any tree that looks like a willow
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Sally as a noun:
An object made from the above trees' wood
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Sally as a noun:
A sortie of troops from a besieged place against an enemy.
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Sally as a noun:
A sudden rushing forth.
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Sally as a noun (figuratively):
A witty statement or quip, usually at the expense of one's interlocutor.
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Sally as a noun:
An excursion or side trip.
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Sally as a noun:
A tufted woollen part of a bellrope, used to provide grip when ringing a bell.
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Sally as a verb (intransitive):
To make a sudden attack on an enemy from a defended position.
Examples:
"The troops sallied in desperation."
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Sally as a verb (intransitive):
To set out on an excursion; venture; depart (often followed by "forth.")
Examples:
"As she sallied forth from her boudoir, you would never have guessed how quickly she could strip for action.'' -William Manchester"
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Sally as a verb (intransitive):
To venture off the beaten path.
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Sally as a noun (New Zealand, slang):
A member of the Salvation Army.
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Salvo as a noun:
An exception; a reservation; an excuse.
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Salvo as a noun (military):
A concentrated fire from pieces of artillery, as in endeavoring to make a break in a fortification; a volley.
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Salvo as a noun:
A salute paid by a simultaneous, or nearly simultaneous, firing of a number of cannon.
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Salvo as a noun (by extension):
Any volley, as in an argument or debate.
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Salvo as a noun:
The combined cheers of a crowd.
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Salvo as a verb (ambitransitive):
To discharge weapons in a salvo.