Barrage Definition

bärĭj
barraged, barrages, barraging
noun
barrages
An artificial obstruction, such as a dam or irrigation channel, built in a watercourse to increase its depth or to divert its flow.
American Heritage
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.
Webster's New World
A concentrated discharge or bombardment of artillery, missiles, or firearms.
American Heritage
A heavy, prolonged attack of words, blows, etc.
Webster's New World
An overwhelming, concentrated outpouring, as of words or requests.
A barrage of criticism.
American Heritage
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verb
barraged, barrages, barraging
To direct a barrage at.
American Heritage
To lay down a barrage (against); subject to a barrage.
Webster's New World

To direct a barrage at; to bombard.

Wiktionary
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Other Word Forms of Barrage

Noun

Singular:
barrage
Plural:
barrages

Origin of Barrage

  • French from barrer to bar from barre bar from Old French bar1

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • French (tir de) barrage barrier (fire) barrage1

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Borrowing from French barrage

    From Wiktionary

Barrage Sentence Examples

  • At this point a barrage is built across the river.

  • The buildings blocked the sun, and the barrage of sensations overwhelmed her.

  • The old man opened the door with a barrage of questions, allowing Dean no chance to escape the interrogation.

  • Each barrage was provided with locks to pass Nile boats 160 by 28 ft.

  • He returned to his rocker, sipped his beer and began to patiently answer the barrage of Fred's questions about his day's activities.

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Words Starting With

BBABAR

Words Ending With

EGEAGE

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Words Starting With B and Ending With E

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With B7 Letter Words Ending With E