Meaning of 'volley'

noun

a tennis return made by hitting the ball before it bounces

Example: "The player hit the volley for a point."

noun

rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

Example: "The troops fired a volley on command."

Synonyms: burst

verb

to utter rapidly

Example: "The taxi driver would often volley a string of curses at the traffic."

verb

to make a volley

Example: "The player volleyed the ball."

verb

to discharge in, or as if in, a volley

Example: "The attackers volleyed gunshots at the civilians."

verb

to hit before it touches the ground

Example: "The player volleyed the tennis ball."

verb

to be dispersed in a volley

Example: "Arrows volleyed overhead."