Definition of Fusillade
Fusillade
fu·sil·lade
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a series of bullets shot at the same time or one after another very quickly;
e.g. The soldiers took cover from the fusillade of bullets being shot at them by the hidden shooters.
(noun)
something that gives the effect of a fusillade;
e.g. A fusillade of nuts fell down from the tree because of the earthquake.
(noun)
an outpouring or outburst of questions or criticism;
e.g. After the scandal, the celebrity was met with a fusillade of questions from reporters everywhere he went.
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under fire
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