volley
the simultaneous discharge of a number of missiles or firearms.
the missiles so discharged.
a burst or outpouring of many things at once or in quick succession: a volley of protests.
Tennis.
the flight of the ball before it hits the ground.
the return of the ball before it hits the ground.
Soccer. a kick of the ball before it bounces on the ground.
Cricket. a ball so bowled that it hits the wicket before it touches the ground.
Mining. the explosion of several charges at one time.
to discharge in or as in a volley.
Tennis. to return (the ball) before it hits the ground.
Soccer. to kick (the ball) before it bounces on the ground.
Cricket. to bowl (a ball) in such a manner that it is pitched near the top of the wicket.
to fly or be discharged together, as missiles.
to move or proceed with great rapidity, as in a volley.
to fire a volley; sound together, as firearms.
Tennis, Soccer. to return the ball before it touches the ground.
Origin of volley
1Other words from volley
- vol·ley·er, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for volley
/ (ˈvɒlɪ) /
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
the simultaneous explosion of several blastings of rock
to discharge (weapons, etc) in or as if in a volley or (of weapons, etc) to be discharged
(tr) to utter vehemently or sound loudly and continuously
(tr) sport to strike or kick (a moving ball) before it hits the ground
(intr) to issue or move rapidly or indiscriminately
Origin of volley
1Derived forms of volley
- volleyer, noun
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