1. a number of bullets, arrows, or other projectiles discharged at one time
2. a series of questions, comments, or criticisms directed quickly at someone
3. in sports, hitting or kicking a ball before it touches the ground
Usage: sports

1. to discharge or utter rapidly in quick succession
2. to hit or kick a ball before it bounces
Usage: sports

Examples

• The soldiers fired a volley of shots into the air.
• She faced a volley of questions from the reporters.
• The tennis player hit a perfect volley at the net.
• The protesters volleyed angry shouts at the building.
• He volleyed the soccer ball into the goal.
• A volley of arrows darkened the sky.
• The coach volleyed instructions to his players.