volley
/ˈvɑli/
verb
- To fire or throw a number of projectiles at the same time.
- The ship's cannons volleyed a broadside at the pirate vessel.
- The archers volleyed arrows into the air.
- The troops volleyed their rifles at the enemy.
- To hit or kick a ball before it touches the ground, especially in tennis or soccer.
- She volleyed the tennis ball cross-court.
- The player volleyed the soccer ball to a teammate.
- He volleyed the ball into the net for a goal.
- To utter or produce something rapidly and in large amounts.
- The audience volleyed cheers and applause.
- He volleyed insults at the referee.
- The children volleyed questions at their teacher.
noun
- A number of bullets, arrows, or other projectiles fired or thrown at the same time.
- A volley of arrows rained down on the castle walls.
- The cannon fired a volley that shook the ground.
- The soldiers fired a volley of shots into the air as a warning.
- A rapid series of things, especially questions, comments, or insults.
- The comedian's joke was met with a volley of laughter.
- She launched a volley of angry comments at her brother.
- The reporter faced a volley of questions from the crowd.
- In sports like tennis or volleyball, a shot or hit made before the ball touches the ground.
- The volleyball player made a quick volley over the net.
- He returned the serve with a powerful volley.
- She practiced her volley at the net during training.