Barrage definition
A heavy, prolonged attack of words, blows, etc.
noun
To lay down a barrage (against); subject to a barrage.
verb
A curtain of artillery fire laid down to keep enemy forces from moving, or to cover or prepare the way for one's own forces, esp. in attack.
noun
A man-made barrier in a stream, river, etc. to deepen the water or channel it for irrigation; dam.
noun
An artificial obstruction, such as a dam, in a river designed to increase its depth or to divert its flow.
noun
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The definition of barrage is a large volume of something, or a huge amount of things happening all at once.
An example of a barrage is when 100 reporters all shoot questions at the president at the same time.
An example of barrage is a large amount of gunfire with the purpose of keeping the enemy forces from moving forward.
noun
An artificial obstruction, such as a dam or irrigation channel, built in a watercourse to increase its depth or to divert its flow.
noun
A concentrated discharge or bombardment of artillery, missiles, or firearms.
noun
An overwhelming, concentrated outpouring, as of words or requests.
A barrage of criticism.
noun
To direct a barrage at.
verb
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Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
barrage
Plural:
barrages