barrage

Meaning of barrage

noun
  1. An artificial obstruction, such as a dam, in a river designed to increase its depth or to divert its flow.
  2. A heavy curtain of artillery fire directed in front of one's own troops to screen and protect them.
  3. A concentrated discharge of projectile weapons.
  4. (by extension) An overwhelming outburst of words, especially of criticism.
  5. A "next hit wins" contest to determine the winner of a bout in case of a tie.
  6. Type of firework containing a mixture of firework types in one single-ignition package.

verb

To direct a barrage at.

Information about barrage

Hyphenation of barrage

bar-rage

  • It consists of 2 syllables and 7 chars.
  • barrage is a word disyllabic because it has two syllables

barrage synonyms

Meaning bombardment:

bombardment, outpouring, onslaught

Meaning barrage fire:

battery, bombardment, shelling

Meaning bombard:

bombard

Anagrams of barrage

bagarre

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