Volley Definition & Meaning

volley
noun
  1. rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms; "our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise"
  2. a tennis return made by hitting the ball before it bounces
verb
  1. be dispersed in a volley; "gun shots volleyed at the attackers"
  2. hit before it touches the ground; "volley the tennis ball"
  3. discharge in, or as if in, a volley; "the attackers volleyed gunshots at the civilians"
  4. make a volley
  5. utter rapidly; "volley a string of curses"

"Volley" in song lyrics

See how volley is used in real songs:

  • "to capture the damage, neck swivel with a chomp chomp volley"
    Aesop Rock f/ El-P — Gun For the Whole Family
  • "I vacation in Bali, Mok got the volley"
    E-TRAIN — All Aboard
  • "I spar with contenders beware of the volley"
    Lone Ninja f/ Godilla — Overload

Usage tips for "volley"

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