/bəˈrɑːʒ/
bar·rage
BrE /ˈbærɑːʒ/
NAmE /bəˈrɑːʒ/
[C, usually singular]
the continuous firing of a large number of guns in a particular direction, especially to protect soldiers while they are attacking or moving towards the enemy
[sing.]
~ (of sth)
a large number of sth, such as questions or comments, that are directed at sb very quickly, one after the other, often in an aggressive way
a barrage of questions/criticisms/complaints
NAmE /ˈbɑːrɪdʒ/
[C]
a wall or barrier built across a river to store water, prevent a flood, etc.