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
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

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

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