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volleys |
1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Volley \Vol"ley\, n.; pl {Volleys}. [F. vol['e]e; flight, a volley, or discharge of several guns, fr voler to fly, L. volare. See {Volatile}.] 1. A flight of missiles, as arrows, bullets, or the like the simultaneous discharge of a number of small arms. Fiery darts in flaming volleys flew. --Milton. Each volley tells that thousands cease to breathe. --Byron. 2. A burst or emission of many things at once; as a volley of words ``This volley of oaths.'' --B. Jonson Rattling nonsense in full volleys breaks. --Pope. 3. a (Tennis) A return of the ball before it touches the ground. b (Cricket) A sending of the ball full to the top of the wicket.
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