Barrage

Quick meaning: Barrage is a noun meaning An artificial obstruction, such as a dam, in a river designed to increase its depth or to divert its flow.

Meaning

An artificial obstruction, such as a dam, in a river designed to increase its depth or to divert its flow.

More Meanings

1. (military) A heavy curtain of artillery fire directed in front of one's own troops to screen and protect them.
2. A concentrated discharge of projectile weapons.
3. (by extension) An overwhelming outburst of words, especially of criticism.
4. (fencing) A "next hit wins" contest to determine the winner of a bout in case of a tie.
5. Type of firework containing a mixture of firework types in one single-ignition package.
6. (transitive) To direct a barrage at.

Example Sentences

Maybe now her daughter would stop barraging her with questions about her past.

Lesser lawyers who were vague in oral argument faced a barrage of sarcasm or, if he agreed with them, constant chiding to do better.

Blast after blast, fiery outbreak after fiery outbreak, like a flaming barrage from within,[…]most of Edison's grounds soon became an inferno. As though on an incendiary rampage, the fires systematically devoured the contents of Edison's headquarters and facilities.

The 75s of V Corps fired a standard rolling barrage, while the larger 155 mm and 8-inch pieces fired standing barrages 500 meters beyond the barrage line. For the rolling barrage, one battery in each battalion fired low, bursting shrapnel instead of the standard high explosive.

Word Forms

• barrages
• barraging
• barraged

Synonyms for barrage

Depending on context, synonyms include bombard, onslaught, bombardment, outpouring, battery, shelling.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include bombardment, shelling, battery, outpouring, onslaught, weir.

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