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barrage

noun
/ˈbæɹɑːʒ/UK/bəˈɹɑʒ/US/ˈbæɹɑːdʒ/

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from French barrage (“barrage, barrier”) c. 1859. Compare barrier.

Definitions

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

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

  2. A heavy curtain of artillery fire directed in front of one's own troops to screen and…

    A heavy curtain of artillery fire directed in front of one's own troops to screen and protect them.

  3. A concentrated discharge of projectile weapons.

  4. ›+ 4 more definitions

    1. An overwhelming outburst of words, especially of criticism.

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

    2. A "next hit wins" contest to determine the winner of a bout in case of a tie.

    3. Type of firework containing a mixture of firework types in one single-ignition package.

    4. To direct a barrage at.

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

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA