Word verb
volley
v.
US /ˈvɑɫi/ UK /vˈɒli/ vol·ley UK spelling volleyed, volleys
Definition
- 01 C2 Proficiency
to send out many things, like shots or words, all at once.
to discharge or emit in a volley; often used figuratively for the rapid exchange of speech.
Simple“The two speakers volleyed insults at each other during the heated debate.”
In context“The cannons volleyed their thunderous reports across the valley, signaling the start of the final engagement.”
Etymology
From Middle French volée (“flight”), from Vulgar Latin volta, from Late Latin volatus.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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