Definitions for: Onslaught

[n] an offensive against and enemy (using weapons); "the attack began at dawn"
[n] the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
[n] a sudden and severe onset of trouble

Webster (1913) Definition: On"slaught`, n. [OE. on on + slaught, slaht,
slaughter. See Slaughter.]
1. An attack; an onset; esp., a furious or murderous attack
or assault.

By storm and onslaught to proceed. --Hudibras.

2. A bloody fray or battle. [Scot.] --Jamieson.

Synonyms: attack, barrage, onrush, onset, outpouring

See Also: assault, banzai attack, banzai charge, blitz, bombardment, bombing, charge, counterattack, countermove, coup de main, diversion, diversionary attack, fire, firing, ground attack, incursion, language, linguistic communication, military operation, operation, penetration, strike, surprise attack, trouble

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