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    volley
    /ˈvɒli/

    noun

    • 1. a number of bullets, arrows, or other projectiles discharged at one time: "the infantry let off a couple of volleys"
    • 2. (in sport, especially tennis or soccer) a strike or kick of the ball made before it touches the ground: "a forehand volley"

    verb

    • 1. (in sport, especially tennis or soccer) strike or kick (the ball) before it touches the ground: "she volleyed the ball home"
    • 2. utter or discharge in quick succession: "the dog was volleying joyful barks"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishVOLLEY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    VOLLEY definition: 1. a large number of bullets (seeming to be) fired at the same time: 2. a lot of similar things…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › volleyVolley Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of VOLLEY is the flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground; also : a return of the ball before it touches the ground. How to use volley in a sentence.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › volleyVOLLEY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    noun. the simultaneous discharge of several weapons, esp firearms. the projectiles or missiles so discharged. a burst of oaths, protests, etc, occurring simultaneously or in rapid succession. sport a stroke, shot, or kick at a moving ball before it hits the ground Compare half volley. cricket the flight of such a ball or the ball itself.

  5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishVOLLEY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    noun. 1. the simultaneous discharge of several weapons, esp firearms. 2. the projectiles or missiles so discharged. 3. a burst of oaths, protests, etc, occurring simultaneously or in rapid succession. 4. sport. a stroke, shot, or kick at a moving ball before it hits the ground. Compare half volley. 5. cricket.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishVOLLEY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    VOLLEY definition: 1. in sports, a kick or hit in which a player returns a ball before it touches the ground 2. a lot…. Learn more.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › volleyVolley - definition of volley by The Free Dictionary

    A group of remarks, expressions, or actions directed toward a certain recipient or audience: a volley of oaths; a volley of laughter.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishvolley noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Definition of volley noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. www.dictionary.com › browse › volleyVolley Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Volley definition, the simultaneous discharge of a number of missiles or firearms. See more.

  10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › volleyVolley Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

    VOLLEY meaning: 1 : a shot or kick made by hitting a ball before it touches the ground; 2 : a large number of bullets, arrows, stones, etc., that are shot or thrown at the same time.

  11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishvolley noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    noun. /ˈvɑli/ (in some sports, for example tennis or soccer) a hit or kick of the ball before it touches the ground She hit a forehand volley into the net. Want to learn more?