φράγμα — meaning in English
fragma
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English meaning
- barrage noun A sudden, heavy, and continuous stream of something, especially words, questions, or gunfire.
- barrier noun A physical structure that blocks passage or access.
- blockage noun Something that clogs or obstructs a passage, or the state of being obstructed.
- dam noun A barrier built across a river or stream to hold back or control the flow of water.
- hurdle noun A barrier that a runner or horse must jump over during a race.
Senses
φράγμα is used for these senses in English:
- barrage An artificial obstruction, such as a dam, in a river designed to increase its depth or to divert its flow.
- blockage (countable) The thing that is the cause of such a state, blocking a passage.
- dam A structure placed across a flowing body of water to stop the flow or part of the flow, generally for purposes such as retaining or diverting some of the water or retarding the release of accumulated water to avoid abrupt flooding.
- hurdle (athletics, horses) An artificial barrier, variously constructed, over which athletes or horses jump in a race.
barrage — full definition
- noun A sudden, heavy, and continuous stream of something, especially words, questions, or gunfire.
- noun A man-made barrier across a river built to control its depth or flow.
- verb To attack or overwhelm with a continuous stream of something.
barrier — full definition
- noun A physical structure that blocks passage or access.
- noun Something that prevents progress or makes an action difficult.