The difference between Barrage balloon and Hot-air balloon

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 hot-air balloon means a balloon-shaped aircraft whose bag is inflated with hot air.


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  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. Hot-air balloon as a noun:

    A balloon-shaped aircraft whose bag is inflated with hot air; it carries passengers and crew in a gondola slung underneath.