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Word: Volley
Speech Type: Noun
late 16th century: from French volée, based on Latin volare ‘to fly’
ˈvɒli
a number of bullets, arrows, or other projectiles discharged at one time
Short Definition:several projectiles discharged at one time
Examples:- the infantry let off a couple of volleys
(in sport, especially tennis or soccer) a strike or kick of the ball made before it touches the ground
Short Definition:strike of ball made before it touches ground
Examples:- a forehand volley
Word: Volley
Speech Type: Verb
ˈvɒli
(in sport, especially tennis or soccer) strike or kick (the ball) before it touches the ground
Short Definition:strike ball before it touches ground
Examples:- she volleyed the ball home
- he took his chance well, volleying into the top corner from 25 yards
utter or discharge in quick succession
Short Definition:utter or discharge in quick succession
Examples:- the dog was volleying joyful barks
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