Meaning & use
volley
A number of things, such as shots, blows, or questions, released or delivered together in quick succession.
See it in a sentence
The soldiers fired a volley of shots into the air to mark the ceremony.
Reporters unleashed a volley of questions the moment the minister stepped outside.
A note on using this word
In tennis and similar sports, a volley specifically means striking the ball before it bounces on the ground.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To hit a ball back before it touches the ground.
She volleyed the shot straight into the corner of the court.
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