Definition of Volley
Volley
vol·ley


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a rapid stream of utterances made to someone;

e.g. The reporter aimed a volley of questions at the politician.

(noun)
a large number of projectiles (e.g. arrows or bullets) fired in a single stretch or in quick succession;

e.g. A volley of bullets were aimed towards the zombies.

(verb)
in sports, a strike made at a ball before it touches the ground;

e.g. The players volleyed the volleyball across the net.



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