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.


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  1. Sally as a noun:

    A willow

  2. Sally as a noun:

    Any tree that looks like a willow

  3. Sally as a noun:

    An object made from the above trees' wood

  1. Sally as a noun:

    A sortie of troops from a besieged place against an enemy.

  2. Sally as a noun:

    A sudden rushing forth.

  3. Sally as a noun (figuratively):

    A witty statement or quip, usually at the expense of one's interlocutor.

  4. Sally as a noun:

    An excursion or side trip.

  5. Sally as a noun:

    A tufted woollen part of a bellrope, used to provide grip when ringing a bell.

  1. Sally as a verb (intransitive):

    To make a sudden attack on an enemy from a defended position.

    Examples:

    "The troops sallied in desperation."

  2. 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"

  3. Sally as a verb (intransitive):

    To venture off the beaten path.

  1. Sally as a noun (New Zealand, slang):

    A member of the Salvation Army.

  1. Salvo as a noun:

    An exception; a reservation; an excuse.

  1. Salvo as a noun (military):

    A concentrated fire from pieces of artillery, as in endeavoring to make a break in a fortification; a volley.

  2. Salvo as a noun:

    A salute paid by a simultaneous, or nearly simultaneous, firing of a number of cannon.

  3. Salvo as a noun (by extension):

    Any volley, as in an argument or debate.

  4. Salvo as a noun:

    The combined cheers of a crowd.

  1. Salvo as a verb (ambitransitive):

    To discharge weapons in a salvo.

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