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volley

The correct spelling is volley.

How to pronounce volley

/ˈvɒli/
noun

IPA: /ˈvɒli/

Say it like: Vol-lee

The correct spelling is volley. The simultaneous firing of a number of missiles or bullets; the projectiles so fired For example: "a volley of words"

Usage Examples

a volley of words

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The simultaneous firing of a number of missiles or bullets; the projectiles so fired
  2. 2.A burst or emission of many things at once.
  3. 3.The flight of a ball just before it bounces
  4. 4.A shot in which the ball is played before it hits the ground
  5. 5.A sending of the ball full to the top of the wicket.

verb

  1. 1.To fire a volley of shots
  2. 2.To hit the ball before it touches the ground
  3. 3.To be fired in a volley
  4. 4.To make a volley
  5. 5.To sound together

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