volley

A hit or kick of a ball before it touches the ground.

• Her volley went over the net.
• He scored with a powerful volley.
• We practiced forehand volleys on the tennis court.

Common phrases: backhand volley, forehand volley, powerful volley

Several bullets, arrows, or other weapons fired at the same time, or the act of firing them.

• The soldiers fired a volley.
• A volley of bullets struck the gate.
• Three volleys echoed across the valley.

How to use it: a volley of something (A volley of arrows flew over the wall.)

Similar words: salvo, burst

Common phrases: volley of shots, fire a volley, volley of arrows

A large number of words, sounds, or other things sent out together or in quick succession.

• She answered with a volley of insults.
• A volley of laughter came from the kitchen.
• Reporters greeted him with volleys of questions.

How to use it: a volley of something (The speaker faced a volley of questions.)

Similar words: burst, barrage, torrent

Common phrases: volley of questions, volley of insults, volley of criticism

To hit or kick a ball before it touches the ground.

• She volleyed the ball over the net.
• The striker volleyed the cross into the goal.
• Can you volley with your left foot?

Common phrases: volley the ball, volley into goal, volley over something