Meaning of barrage in English | Powered by Free Dictionary API

noun

• An artificial obstruction, such as a dam, in a river designed to increase its depth or to divert its flow.

• A heavy curtain of artillery fire directed in front of one's own troops to screen and protect them.

• A concentrated discharge of projectile weapons.

• (by extension) An overwhelming outburst of words, especially of criticism.

• A "next hit wins" contest to determine the winner of a bout in case of a tie.

• Type of firework containing a mixture of firework types in one single-ignition package.

verb

• To direct a barrage at.