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Word: Barrage
Speech Type: Noun
mid 19th century (in barrage (sense 2 of the noun)): from French, from barrer ‘to bar’, of unknown origin
ˈbarɑː(d)ʒ
a concentrated artillery bombardment over a wide area
Short Definition:concentrated artillery bombardment over wide area
Examples:- his forces launched an artillery barrage on the city
an artificial barrier across a river or estuary to prevent flooding, aid irrigation or navigation, or to generate electricity by tidal power
Short Definition:artificial barrier across river or estuary to prevent flooding, aid irrigation or navigation
Examples:- they are considering a tidal barrage built across the Severn estuary
Word: Barrage
Speech Type: Verb
ˈbarɑː(d)ʒ
bombard (someone) with questions, criticisms, complaints, etc.
Short Definition:bombard someone with questions or complaints
Examples:- his doctor was barraged with unsolicited advice
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