volley: Meaning and Definition of

vol•ley

1. the simultaneous discharge of a number of missiles or firearms.
2. the missiles so discharged.
3. a burst or outpouring of many things at once or in quick succession: a volley of protests.
1. the flight of the ball before it hits the ground.
2. the return of the ball before it hits the ground.
5. a kick of the ball before it bounces on the ground.
6. a ball so bowled that it hits the wicket before it touches the ground.
7. the explosion of several charges at one time.

1. to discharge in or as in a volley.
2. to return (the ball) before it hits the ground.
3. to kick (the ball) before it bounces on the ground.
4. to bowl (a ball) in such a manner that it is pitched near the top of the wicket.

1. to fly or be discharged together, as missiles.
2. to move or proceed with great rapidity, as in a volley.
3. to fire a volley; sound together, as firearms.
4. to return the ball before it touches the ground.