Meaning : The rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written).
Example :
A barrage of questions.
A bombardment of mail complaining about his mistake.
Synonyms : bombardment, onslaught, outpouring
Meaning : The heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target.
Example :
They laid down a barrage in front of the advancing troops.
The shelling went on for hours without pausing.
Synonyms : barrage fire, battery, bombardment, shelling