barrage balloon en · NOUN
Meanings
- (historical) A tethered balloon, attached to the ground with a metal cable, intended to deter low-flying enemy aircraft; used especially in World War II.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| barrage balloons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (4)
de Sperrballon (tethered balloon for deterring enemy aircraft) · pl balon zaporowy (tethered balloon for deterring enemy aircraft) · fi sulkupallo (tethered balloon for deterring enemy aircraft) · el μπαλόνι μπαράζ (tethered balloon for deterring enemy aircraft)