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barrage 1. a usually gated construction, similar to a low dam, across a watercourse, esp one to increase the depth of water to assist navigation or irrigation 2. Fencing a heat or series of bouts in a competition barrage [bə′räzh] (civil engineering) An artificial dam which increases the depth of water of a river or watercourse, or diverts it into a channel for navigation or irrigation. (ordnance) A prearranged barrier of fire designed to protect friendly troops and installations by impeding enemy movement across defensive lines or areas. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| and bolts into a ponishing necrotic rift barrage gets my nod of approval, Urgehal is one of the few true Norwegian hordes that continue to carry the knit status flame. Now the hard part--corn and soybean harvest ramped up last week, which should have brought a barrage of hedge pressure to the grain markets. Despite efforts of MS advocates, including a barrage of letters and telephone calls generated by the Society's MS Action Network, the NIH is facing yet another tough fiscal year. |
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