Definition of Barage
Bar"rage (&?;), n. [F., fr. barrer to
bar, from barre bar.] (Engin.) An artificial bar or
obstruction placed in a river or watercourse to increase the depth of
water; as, the barrages of the Nile.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- 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
- (be extension) an overwhelming outburst of words, especially of criticism
- to direct a barrage at someone; to bombard
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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