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barrage The definition of barrage is a large volume of something, or a huge amount of things happening all at once. An example of a barrage is when 100 reporters all shoot questions at the president at the same time.
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Marina Barrage The Marina Barrage (Chinese:滨海堤坝) is a dam in Singapore built at the confluence of five rivers, across the Marina Channel between Marina East and Marina South.It was officially opened on 1 November 2008. It was Singapore's fifteenth reservoir. It provides water storage, flood control and recreation.he Marina Barrage was conferred the Superior Achievement Award [4] - the highest honour of the competition for the best project entry-at the AAEE Annual Awards Luncheon held in Washington, DC, USA on 6 May 2009.
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dam (dæm) n. 1. (Civil Engineering) a barrier of concrete, earth, etc, built across a river to create a body of water for a hydroelectric power station, domestic water supply, etc. 2. (Civil Engineering) a reservoir of water created by such a barrier. 3. something that resembles or functions as a dam. vb, dams, damming or dammed.
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weir Definition of weir. 1  1 : a fence or enclosure set in a waterway for taking fish. 2  2 : a dam in a stream or river to raise the water level or divert its flow.
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- The Marina Barrage was built across the mouth of the Marina Channel to create Singapore's newest reservior. On weekends, expect to see kayakers (find out more) paddling within the reservior. Details.he Marina Barrage was built across the mouth of the Marina Channel to create Singapore's newest reservior. On weekends, expect to see kayakers (find out more) paddling within the reservior. Details.
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Artillery Barrage Artillery Barrage. A barrage is a term used to describe extensive artillery fire against enemy positions. Barrages were classified as light, moderate or heavy. A light barrage amounted to six or seven shells every ten minutes.
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Definition of 'bombardment' 1. variable noun. A bombardment is a strong and continuous attack of gunfire or bombing. The city has been flattened by heavy artillery bombardments. The capital is still under constant bombardment by the rebel forces. Synonyms: bombing, attack, fire, assault More Synonyms of bombardment. 2. variable noun. A bombardment of ideas, demands, questions, or criticisms is an aggressive and exhausting stream of them. ...the constant bombardment of images urging that work was important.
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- Moat definition, a deep, wide trench, usually filled with water, surrounding the rampart of a fortified place, as a town or a castle. See more.
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barrage Learner's definition of BARRAGE. [count]. : a barrier (such as a cement wall) that is built across a river or stream especially to increase the depth of water or change its direction.— compare 1barrage. Comments & Questions.earner's definition of BARRAGE. [count]. : a barrier (such as a cement wall) that is built across a river or stream especially to increase the depth of water or change its direction. — compare 1barrage.
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barrage [singular] : a great amount of something that comes quickly and continuously — + of. 1  He unleashed a barrage of insults. 2  The reporters overwhelmed her with a barrage of questions. 3  a barrage [=flood] of phone calls.
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kite /ˈkaɪt/. noun. plural kites. Learner's definition of KITE. [count] 1. : a toy that is made of a light frame covered with cloth, paper, or plastic and that is flown in the air at the end of a long string. The children were flying kites.
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- Full Definition of BURST. intransitive verb. 1. : to break open, apart, or into pieces usually from impact or from pressure from within. 2. 3. 4. transitive verb. 1.
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- Learner's definition of DAM. [count] : a structure that is built across a river or stream to stop water from flowing. The government has plans to build a dam and flood the valley. There's a beaver dam [=a dam built by beavers] in the stream behind my house. [+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples. — compare 3dam.
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- attack /əˈtaek/ əˈtæk. adjective. /attack/. əˈtaek. əˈtæk'adjective learner s DEFINITION. of attack always used before. : a noun designed for or used in a. military attack an/attack. Helicopter submarine the bombers were in. attack formation
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- The Straits Times, Monday, August 25 2008 Some 25,000 people ran across the Marina Barrage at part of a half marathon of 21km yesterday. It was the first time the 300m-long barrage-a dam built across the Marina Channel to form Marina Reservoir-has been included in the Safra Singapore Bay Run and Army Half Marathon.he Straits Times, Thursday, July 10 2008 A construction worker checking out the completed $226 million Marina Barrage, a dam built across the Marina Channel to create a freshwater reservoir.
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If you apply for a passport, is the execution fee separate from the passport fees? I am applying for a passport and I am reading that it costs $97 for me. $55 for the processing, $30 for the execution fees, and $12 for the security fees and I am doing the expedited service which is $60 so my total is $157.The post office says they have an execution fee which is also $30.Am I paying $157 for the...55 for the processing, $30 for the execution fees, and $12 for the security fees and I am doing the expedited service which is $60 so my total is $157. The post office says they have an execution fee which is also $30. Am I paying $157 for the...
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- noun barraging Military. a heavy barrier of artillery fire to protect one's own advancing or retreating troops or to stop the advance of enemy troops. 1; noun barraging an overwhelming quantity or explosion, as of words, blows, or criticisms: a barrage of questions. 1
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Definitions &Translations vector - any agent (person or animal or microorganism) that carries and transmits a disease; mosquitos are vectors of malaria and yellow fever; fleas are vectors of the plague; aphids are transmitters of plant diseases; when medical scientists talk about vectors they are usually talking about insects
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- Definition of DAM. 1. : a body of water confined by a barrier. 2. a: a barrier preventing the flow of water or of loose solid materials (as soil or snow); especially: a barrier built across a watercourse for impounding water b: a barrier to check the flow of liquid, gas, or air.earn More About DAM. Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for dam. Spanish Central: Spanish translation of dam. Nglish: Translation of dam for Spanish speakers. Britannica English: Translation of dam for Arabic speakers.
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Barrage balloon Barrage balloon. US Marine Corps barrage balloon, Parris Island, May 1942. A barrage balloon, sometimes called a blimp, is a large balloon tethered with metal cables, used to defend against aircraft attack by damaging the aircraft on collision with the cables, or at least making the attacker's approach more difficult.
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- /ˈbɑrɪʤ/. noun. plural barrages. Learner's definition of BARRAGE. [count]. : a barrier (such as a cement wall) that is built across a river or stream especially to increase the depth of water or change its direction. — compare 1barrage. Comments & Questions.earner's definition of BARRAGE. [count]. : a barrier (such as a cement wall) that is built across a river or stream especially to increase the depth of water or change its direction. — compare 1barrage.
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Fireworks Definitions Assortment – just a combination of various fireworks in one convenient package. Used to help make it easy for fireworks shoppers to quickly purchase fireworks in one package. Barrage – fast succession of firework explosions designed to awe the spectator. Battery - similar to a barrage. Quick succession of fireworks going off from one fuse.
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- Full Definition of WEIR. 1. : a fence or enclosure set in a waterway for taking fish. 2. : a dam in a stream or river to raise the water level or divert its flow.
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- Full Definition of BURST. intransitive verb. 1. : to break open, apart, or into pieces usually from impact or from pressure from within. 2. 3. 4. transitive verb.
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What is a dam? 1. a barrier to obstruct the flow of water, esp. one of earth, masonry, etc., built across a stream or river. 2. a body of water confined by a dam. 3. any barrier resembling a dam.