1. simultaneous discharge of a number of missiles or bullets
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. discharge or utter rapidly and repeatedly
2. hit or kick a ball before it bounces
Usage: sports

Examples

• The soldiers fired volleys at the enemy position.
• She faced volleys of questions from the reporters.
• The tennis player hit a perfect volley at the net.
• He volleys the ball back across the court.
• The artillery unit volleys shells toward the target.
• The coach volleys instructions to his players.
• She volleys criticism at anyone who disagrees.