Meanings (ES + gloss)
presa • represa
An artificial obstruction, such as a dam, in a river designed to increase its depth or to divert its flow.
andanada • barrera de fuego • bombardeo • cortina de fuego
A heavy curtain of artillery fire directed in front of one's own troops to screen and protect them.
The 75s of V Corps fired a standard rolling barrage, while the larger 155 mm and 8-inch pieces fired standing barrages 500 meters beyond the barrage line. For the rolling barrage,…
acribadura • aluvión • andanada • pateadura • raudal
An overwhelming outburst of words, especially of criticism.
Lesser lawyers who were vague in oral argument faced a barrage of sarcasm or, if he agreed with them, constant chiding to do better.
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