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Definition volley in British English

volley noun

[countable] noun
/ˈvɒli/
1

a lot of questions, insults etc all spoken or made at the same time

Example

a volley of abuse

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2

a lot of objects that move through the air

Example

a volley of bullets

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2.1

a lot of shots from guns at the same time

Example

There was a sudden volley of rifle fire.

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3

the action of hitting or kicking a ball back to an opponent before it touches the ground

Example

a forehand/backhand volley (=in tennis etc)

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Definition volley in British English