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| vol·ley [ vóllee ] |
noun (plural vol·leys) |
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1. simultaneous expression of something: a simultaneous rapid expression of something such as curses or protests
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2. missiles fired: a discharge of missiles or other projectiles fired simultaneously
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3. firing of weapons: a simultaneous discharge of several weapons, especially firearms
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4. swing at ball: in tennis or soccer, a swing, kick, or hit at a ball before it touches the ground
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verb (past and past participle vol·leyed, present participle vol·ley·ing, 3rd person present singular vol·leys) |
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1. transitive and intransitive verb strike ball before it lands: to hit or kick a ball before it reaches the ground, e.g. in tennis or soccer
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2. transitive and intransitive verb fire simultaneously: to fire weapons simultaneously, or be fired simultaneously
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3. transitive and intransitive verb say rapidly: to say something forcefully or loudly and rapidly, or be spoken forcefully or loudly and rapidly
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4. intransitive verb move rapidly: to move rapidly or loudly
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| [Late 16th century. < French volée< Latin volare "to fly"] |
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  vol·ley·er noun |
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