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volleys

The correct spelling is volleys.

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noun

Say it like: Vol-ley-s

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

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a volley of words

Definition

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.

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