barrage
Translation
barrage, bombardment, volley, deluge
Examples
The army launched a heavy barrage.
The army launched a heavy barrage.
He faced a barrage of questions from reporters.
He faced a barrage of questions from reporters.
Grammar Patterns
a barrage of ((sth.)) a large and continuous amount of something He faced a barrage of questions.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bombardment, volley, onslaught, flood
Etymology
From French 'barrage', meaning 'dam', from 'barrer' meaning 'to bar'. It originally referred to a dam, then a barrier of artillery fire.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'bar' of bullets or questions coming towards you, creating a barrier.