n.
(pl. volleys)
- a number of bullets, arrows, or other projectiles discharged at one time.
▸a series of utterances directed at someone in quick succession.
- (in sport, especially tennis or soccer) a strike or kick of the ball made before it touches the ground.
v.
(volleys, volleying, volleyed)
- strike or kick (the ball) before it touches the ground.
- utter or discharge in quick succession.
Derivative
Etymology
C16: from Fr. volée, based on L. volare ‘to fly’.