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English

Etymology
From F. #French|barrage.

Noun
en-noun

1. an artificial obstruction, such as a dam, in a river designed to increase its depth or to divert its flow
2. a heavy curtain of artillery fire directed in front of one's own troops to screen and protect them
3. a concentrated discharge of projectile weapons
4. context|by extension an overwhelming outburst of words, especially of criticism
5. fencing A "next hit wins" fight-off to determine the winner of a bout in case of a tie.

Translations
trans-top|an artificial obstruction, such as a dam, in a river
Finnish: pato
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trans-top|a heavy curtain of artillery fire
Finnish: sulkutuli
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trans-top|a concentrated discharge of projectile weapons
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trans-top|an overwhelming outburst of words
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trans-top|A "next hit wins" fight-off
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Transitive verb
rfc-trverb|Transitive verb
en-verb|barrag|ing

1. to direct a barrage at someone; to bombard

Related terms
barrage balloon
barrage jamming
rolling barrage

French

Etymology
barrer + -age

Noun
fr-noun|m

1. dam, #Noun|barrage
2. barrier

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