Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
artillery-barrage
noun
/ɑːrˈtɪlərɪ bəˈrɑːʒ/

Definition
A concentrated artillery bombardment on a specific area, often used in military operations to suppress enemy forces or destroy targets.

Examples
- During the offensive, the troops were supported by an artillery barrage that lasted several hours.
- The artillery barrage was intended to weaken the enemy’s defenses before a ground assault.
- As the artillery barrage commenced, soldiers took cover to avoid incoming fire.

Meaning
The term refers to a heavy and continuous fire of artillery aimed at a specific target or area, typically to assist troops in advancing or to create a disruption in enemy lines.

Synonyms
- bombardment
- cannonade
- shelling