26984 words

volley

7 definitions • 5 examples
1
a large number of bullets (seeming to be) fired at the same time:

Examples:

Even as the funeral took place, guerrillas hidden nearby fired/let off a fresh volley of machine-gun fire.
2
a lot of similar things that are said or produced, or that happen, quickly one after the other:

Examples:

I'm afraid my proposal was met with a volley of criticisms.
3
(in sports) a kick or hit in which a player returns a moving ball before it touches the ground:

Examples:

That was a beautiful backhand volley.
4
(in sports) to hit or kick a moving ball before it touches the ground
5
a large number of bullets or arrows fired at the same time
6
A volley is also a lot of things done or said at the same time:

Examples:

a volley of questions
7
(in tennis and other sports) a hit to return a ball before it touches the ground:

Examples:

I was ahead in the first game, but then hit a bad volley and a bad forehand.

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