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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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| They blame poor performance on the people in the system and use the news media to subject educators and students to annual barrages of counterproductive public shaming. Comic star wattage and barrages of show-biz shtick don't carry the day if the source material is flimsy. Furthermore, the artillery was now able to do counter-battery and suppression work, and was able to fire standing and lifting barrages without previous registration, thanks to the development of field survey and calibration techniques since the fall of 1917. |
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