volley — a series of shots or missiles fired at the same time
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a series of shots or missiles fired at the same time
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɑli/
Example Sentences
- The chef faced a volley of complaints about the burnt pizza.
- She returned the ball with a powerful volley that surprised everyone.
- The students launched a volley of paper airplanes when the teacher left.
volley
NOUN[/ˈvɑli/]
a series of shots or missiles fired at the same time
a series of shots or missiles fired at the same time
A jolly volley turns to folly!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from French 'volée', meaning 'things flying' or 'a flight'. Originally used to describe birds flying together, the term later extended to describe simultaneous discharge of projectiles, such as bullets or arrows fired at once.
Breakdown
French 'volée' (flying things, a flight) from the verb 'voler' (to fly) + -ée (feminine suffix indicating an action or collective noun), ultimately from Latin 'volare' (to fly).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The chef faced a volley of complaints about the burnt pizza.”
“She returned the ball with a powerful volley that surprised everyone.”
“The students launched a volley of paper airplanes when the teacher left.”
“The soccer player volleyed the ball directly into the top corner.”
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