The difference between Barrage balloon and Dirigible

When used as nouns, barrage balloon means a tethered balloon, attached to the ground with a metal cable, intended to deter low-flying enemy aircraft, whereas dirigible means a self-propelled airship that can be steered.


Dirigible is also adjective with the meaning: steerable.

check bellow for the other definitions of Barrage balloon and Dirigible

  1. Barrage balloon as a noun:

    A tethered balloon, attached to the ground with a metal cable, intended to deter low-flying enemy aircraft; used especially in World War II.

  1. Dirigible as a noun:

    A self-propelled airship that can be steered

  1. Dirigible as an adjective:

    steerable