barrage
barrage Lexical Profile
barrage Game Scores & Validity
• noun
An overwhelming, rapid, and continuous outpouring of questions, criticisms, complaints, or information.
"The spokesperson faced a relentless barrage of questions from journalists following the announcement."
A concentrated and continuous artillery bombardment directed over a wide area to block enemy movement or protect friendly forces.
"The historical documentary examined how the opening artillery barrage reshaped tactics on the Western Front."
British An artificial barrier or dam built across a river or estuary to control water levels, prevent flooding, assist irrigation, or generate tidal power.
"Engineers designed a tidal barrage across the estuary to harness renewable energy and protect low-lying coastal towns."
• verb
To overwhelm someone with a rapid, continuous outpouring of questions, requests, criticisms, or messages.
"Audience members barraged the keynote speaker with inquiries about the new climate study."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the mid-19th century from French barrage ('barrier' or 'dam'), derived from barrer ('to bar'). The sense of a concentrated artillery bombardment emerged during World War I, when continuous lines of shellfire were used as a protective barrier for advancing troops.