Barrage
/ˈbæɹɑːʒ/
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:12 pts7 letters
Definition of Barrage
noun
- An artificial obstruction, such as a dam, in a river designed to increase its depth or to divert its flow.
- A heavy curtain of artillery fire directed in front of one's own troops to screen and protect them.
- A concentrated discharge of projectile weapons.
- (by extension) An overwhelming outburst of words, especially of criticism.
- A "next hit wins" contest to determine the winner of a bout in case of a tie.
Anagrams of Barrage
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
b3
a1
r1
r1
a1
g2
e1
Total: 10 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Barrage
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Barrage"
Barrage is a 7-letter word that scores 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Barrage" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "barrage" is a medium-scoring word.