volley

Definitions


[ˈvɒli], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a number of bullets, arrows, or other projectiles discharged at one time
(e.g: 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
(e.g: a forehand volley)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century: from French volée, based on Latin volare ‘to fly’


[ˈvɒli], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (in sport, especially tennis or soccer) strike or kick (the ball) before it touches the ground
(e.g: she volleyed the ball home)

- utter or discharge in quick succession
(e.g: the dog was volleying joyful barks)


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Origin:
late 16th century: from French volée, based on Latin volare ‘to fly’




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