Vocab Bloom Hub

barrage balloon

/ˈbærɑːʒ bəˌluːn/

1 entry

phrase

/ˈbærɑːʒ bəˌluːn/C1formaltechnical
  • ruБольшой аэростат, привязанный тросами, исторически использовавшийся в качестве оборонительного средства против низколетящих самолётов путём создания препятствия в небе.

A large balloon tethered with cables, historically used as a defensive measure against low-flying aircraft by creating an obstacle in the sky.

  1. Defensive aerial barrierC1formal

    A large balloon tethered with cables, used to create a physical obstacle against low-flying enemy aircraft.

    ruАэростат заграждения

    • During World War II, barrage balloons were deployed over London to protect against dive bombers.
    • The city's skyline was dotted with barrage balloons to deter enemy planes.
    • Barrage balloons were an effective low-tech defense against air raids.