barrage

Meanings

• Noun

  A continuous or intense bombardment or attack, especially with artillery or aircraft.

  - "The enemy launched a barrage of missiles towards our base."
  - "The artillery barrage prevented the enemy from advancing."

• Noun

  A large number or volume of something, especially when it is coming at once.

  - "The students were subjected to a barrage of questions during the exam."
  - "The restaurant was bombarded with orders on a busy night."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with barrage
carriage , arrangement , advantage

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Variants

List of all variants of barrage that leads to same result
barrage , barrages , barraged , barraging , barrage balloon , barrage balloons

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Etymology

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From French barrage, barricade, from barre bar, barrier.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'barrage' is also used in hydrology to describe a dam or weir that obstructs the flow of water.

2. During World War I, the term 'barrage balloon' was used to describe a type of balloon tethered to the ground and filled with hydrogen or helium, which was used to prevent enemy aircraft from bombing targets behind the lines.

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Related Concepts

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1. Artillery: A type of military weapon that launches projectiles, typically from a tube or barrel, using the energy generated from explosives.

2. Air raid: A military attack by aircraft on a populated area or military objective.

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Culture

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In literature, 'barrage' is often used metaphorically to describe an overwhelming onslaught of information, emotions, or experiences. In music, the term 'barrage' is used in military-themed songs to describe a musical assault.

How to Memorize "barrage"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a continuous rain of bullets or missiles.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the sound of artillery fire or a large volume of water flowing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'barrage' and remember it as 'Bombs Are Really Aggressive Grenades'.

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