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." "Each volley tells that thousands cease to breathe."
2.A burst or emission of many things at once; as, a volley of words. "This volley of oaths." "Rattling nonsense in full volleys breaks."
Half volley. (a)(Tennis) A return of the ball immediately after is has touched the ground.
(b)(Cricket) A sending of the ball so that after touching the ground it flies towards the top of the wicket.
