barrage

[US]/'bærɑːʒ/
[UK]/bə'rɑʒ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a concentrated outpouring or volley of something, such as bullets or words

vi. to deliver a concentrated outpouring or volley, as of bullets or criticism

vt. to attack or assault with a concentrated outpouring or volley of something

Phrases & Collocations

heavy barrage

artillery barrage

intense barrage

Example Sentences

a barrage of interdiction

a barrage of criticism.

a barrage of questions

a barrage of drumfire.

a barrage of irate letters.

a barrage of lickerish grins and dirty jokes.

They built a barrage across the bay.

his doctor was barraged with unsolicited advice.

We immediately barraged the enemy stronghold with a torrent of rifle fire.

The fierce artillery barrage destroyed the most part of the city in a few minutes.

The film star faced a barrage of criticism for his behaviour.

Mr Rosser said the barrage would cause "massive ecological disruption" and distract from alternatives.

They ran across areas which were blocked off by barrage fire.

In the later system the front ranks locked shields and presented a hedge of thrusting spears whilst the rear ranks kept up a continual barrage of missiles over the heads of the front rankers.

Real-world Examples

Alongside these big fights is a constant barrage of petty activity.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Then came days of deadly Russian barrages against Ukrainian ports.

Source: PBS English News

In turn, Hamas militants in Gaza fired a barrage of rockets at Jerusalem.

Source: PBS English News

There was simply artillery barrage going on day and night for ten months.

Source: Yale University Open Course: European Civilization (Audio Version)

Officials have called the barrage exceptional but say Ukraine's air defense systems worked.

Source: BBC World Headlines

After that, Iran fired a barrage of missiles at a base used by U.S. troops.

Source: NPR News March 2021 Compilation

" Be ready for a barrage of tweets."

Source: New York Times

When tensions rise, one side will subject the other to a blistering artillery barrage.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

North Korea has fired a barrage of short-range missiles in a new high-profile weapons test.

Source: PBS English News

Three Israelis were wounded by the barrage.

Source: BBC Listening Collection May 2019

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