Word Meaning

volley definition and meaning

n. A flight of missiles, as arrows, bullets, or the like; the simultaneous discharge of a number of small arms.
n. A burst or emission of many things at once; as, a volley of words.
n. A return of the ball before it touches the ground.
n. A sending of the ball full to the top of the wicket.
v. t. To discharge with, or as with, a volley.
v. i. To be thrown out, or discharged, at once; to be discharged in a volley, or as if in a volley; to make a volley or volleys.
v. i. To return the ball before it touches the ground.
v. i. To send the ball full to the top of the wicket.

Crossword clues for volley

- Tennis stroke
- Type of shot in tennis or football