noun🔗ShareAn artificial obstruction, such as a dam, in a river designed to increase its depth or to divert its flow."The engineers built a barrage on the river to control the water flow and prevent flooding in the town. "environmentarchitectureutilitystructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA heavy curtain of artillery fire directed in front of one's own troops to screen and protect them."The soldiers used a barrage of artillery fire to protect their advance on the enemy position. "militarywarweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA concentrated discharge of projectile weapons."The soldiers unleashed a barrage of bullets, silencing the enemy's attack. "militaryweaponwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(by extension) An overwhelming outburst of words, especially of criticism."The teacher's barrage of criticism left the student feeling discouraged. "communicationlanguagemediaChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA "next hit wins" contest to determine the winner of a bout in case of a tie."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. "sportgameactioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareType of firework containing a mixture of firework types in one single-ignition package."The firework display featured a spectacular barrage, combining crackling sounds with bright bursts of color. "entertainmentfestivaltechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo direct a barrage at."The teacher barraged the students with questions about the history project. "militarywaractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
