noun Download 🔗Share An artificial obstruction, such as a dam, in a river designed to increase its depth or to divert its flow. Examples : "The engineers built a barrage on the river to control the water flow and prevent flooding in the town. " environment architecture utility structure Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A heavy curtain of artillery fire directed in front of one's own troops to screen and protect them. Examples : "The soldiers used a barrage of artillery fire to protect their advance on the enemy position. " military war weapon Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A concentrated discharge of projectile weapons. Examples : "The soldiers unleashed a barrage of bullets, silencing the enemy's attack. " military weapon war Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (by extension) An overwhelming outburst of words, especially of criticism. Examples : "The teacher's barrage of criticism left the student feeling discouraged. " communication language media Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A "next hit wins" contest to determine the winner of a bout in case of a tie. Examples : "The fencing match was tied, so the winner would be decided by a barrage, a sudden-death round where the first fencer to score wins. " sport game action event Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Type of firework containing a mixture of firework types in one single-ignition package. Examples : "The firework display featured a spectacular barrage, combining crackling sounds with bright bursts of color. " entertainment festival technology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To direct a barrage at. Examples : "The teacher barraged the students with questions about the history project. " military war action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading