🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

일제사격

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ilje sagyeok

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Fusillade/ˌfjuː.zɪˈleɪd/
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"일제사격이 시작되었다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession.

    "The soldiers unleashed a fusillade of bullets at the advancing enemy."
  2. 2

    A sudden outburst of criticism or attack.

    "The politician faced a fusillade of questions from the press."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'fusillade' originates from the French word 'fusillade', which is derived from 'fusiller', meaning 'to shoot'. The word entered English in the early 19th century, reflecting the military context of rapid gunfire or a barrage.

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