volley Synonyms

volley Meaning

Wordnet

volley (n)

rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

a tennis return made by hitting the ball before it bounces

Wordnet

volley (v)

be dispersed in a volley

hit before it touches the ground

discharge in, or as if in, a volley

make a volley

utter rapidly

Webster

volley (n.)

A flight of missiles, as arrows, bullets, or the like; the simultaneous discharge of a number of small arms.

A burst or emission of many things at once; as, a volley of words.

A return of the ball before it touches the ground.

A sending of the ball full to the top of the wicket.

Webster

volley (v. t.)

To discharge with, or as with, a volley.

Webster

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.

To return the ball before it touches the ground.

To send the ball full to the top of the wicket.

volley Sentence Examples

  1. The tennis players engaged in a fierce volley, each returning the ball with incredible speed and precision.
  2. The volleyball team practiced their volleys relentlessly, striving to improve their coordination and timing.
  3. In the badminton match, the players exchanged rapid volleys, their rackets flashing through the air.
  4. The basketball player blocked the opposing team's shot with a decisive volley.
  5. The soccer goalie performed a spectacular volley, diving to save the ball from entering the net.
  6. The squash players demonstrated their agility with a series of lightning-fast volleys.
  7. The beach volleyball players jumped high to execute powerful volleys, sending the ball soaring towards the opposing court.
  8. In the table tennis game, the players engaged in a thrilling volley, their paddles clashing against the ball.
  9. The boxer dodged his opponent's punches and countered with a volley of his own.
  10. The musicians created a beautiful volley of harmonies, their voices blending seamlessly together.

FAQs About the word volley

rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms, a tennis return made by hitting the ball before it bounces, be dispersed in a volley, hit before it touches the ground

barrage, flurry, shower,hail, tide, fusillade, blitzkrieg, torrent, drumbeat, salvo

drip, trickle, trickle, drip,dribble, dribble,

The tennis players engaged in a fierce volley, each returning the ball with incredible speed and precision.

The volleyball team practiced their volleys relentlessly, striving to improve their coordination and timing.

In the badminton match, the players exchanged rapid volleys, their rackets flashing through the air.

The basketball player blocked the opposing team's shot with a decisive volley.