Pronunciation: /ˈvɑli/
noun a number of missiles thrown or hit at one time in a game such as tennis or volleyball
A1 During the beach volleyball game, the players hit the ball back and forth in a volley.
A2 The tennis match was intense, with long volleys between the two players.
B1 The political debate turned into a heated volley of accusations and insults.
B2 The soccer team's quick passing created a volley of shots on goal.
C1 The negotiation process involved a volley of proposals and counteroffers.
C2 The orchestra's performance was a seamless volley of musical notes, captivating the audience.
verb to throw or hit a number of missiles at one time in a game such as tennis or volleyball
A1 The kids volleyed the ball back and forth during recess.
A2 She volleyed the insults with her classmates in a heated argument.
B1 The tennis players volleyed the ball over the net with precision.
B2 The politicians volleyed accusations at each other during the debate.
C1 The two countries volleyed threats of sanctions in response to political tensions.
C2 The lawyers volleyed legal arguments in court during the trial.
formal The tennis player executed a powerful volley to win the match.
informal We had a fun time playing beach volleyball at the party.
slang The soccer player scored a sick volley from outside the box.
figurative The politician faced a volley of tough questions during the press conference.
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