the simultaneous discharge of a number of missiles or firearms.

the missiles so discharged.

a burst or outpouring of many things at once or in quick succession

a volley of protests.

Tennis .

the flight of the ball before it hits the ground.

the return of the ball before it hits the ground.

Soccer . a kick of the ball before it bounces on the ground.

Cricket . a ball so bowled that it hits the wicket before it touches the ground.

Mining . the explosion of several charges at one time.

to discharge in or as in a volley.

Tennis . to return (the ball) before it hits the ground.

Soccer . to kick (the ball) before it bounces on the ground.

Cricket . to bowl (a ball) in such a manner that it is pitched near the top of the wicket.

to fly or be discharged together, as missiles.

to move or proceed with great rapidity, as in a volley.

to fire a volley; sound together, as firearms.

Tennis, Soccer . to return the ball before it touches the ground.

noun

battery , bombardment , burst , cannonade , crossfire , enfilade , firing , fussilade , gunfire , hail , round , salvo , shelling , shower , storm , fusillade , barrage , discharge , drumfire , outpouring , shot