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   volley

   /ˈvɒli/

   noun

   • 1. a number of bullets, arrows, or other projectiles discharged at one time: "the infantry let off a couple of volleys"
   • ▪ a series of utterances directed at someone in quick succession: "he unleashed a volley of angry questions"
   • 2. (in sport, especially tennis or soccer) a strike or kick of the ball made before it touches the ground: "a forehand volley"

   verb

   • 1. (in sport, especially tennis or soccer) strike or kick (the ball) before it touches the ground: "she volleyed the ball home"
   • 2. utter or discharge in quick succession: "the dog was volleying joyful barks"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from French volée, based on Latin volare ‘to fly’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. volleyer noun

   Scrabble Points: 12

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   • O

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   • L

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   • L

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   • E

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   • Y

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