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.