/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.