Sudden applause in Oval's erupting (5)
I believe the answer is:
salvo
'sudden applause' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how they can define each other.
'oval's erupting' is the wordplay.
'erupting' is an anagram indicator.
'ovals' anagrammed gives 'SALVO'.
'in' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for salvo that I've seen before include "Ceremonial round of gunfire" , "Discharge of weapons in unison" , "Burst (of applause, insults, artillery etc)" , "Fusillade, volley" , "Outburst, as of applause" .)