Volley Definition & Meaning
volley
- noun
- rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms; "our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise"
- a tennis return made by hitting the ball before it bounces
- verb
- be dispersed in a volley; "gun shots volleyed at the attackers"
- hit before it touches the ground; "volley the tennis ball"
- discharge in, or as if in, a volley; "the attackers volleyed gunshots at the civilians"
- make a volley
- utter rapidly; "volley a string of curses"
"Volley" in song lyrics
See how volley is used in real songs:
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"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
Words that rhyme with volley
Usage tips for "volley"
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