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volleys
We have found lemma(root) word of volleys : volley.
Definitions
[ˈvɒli], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a number of bullets, arrows, or other projectiles discharged at one time
(e.g: the infantry let off a couple of volleys)
- (in sport, especially tennis or soccer) a strike or kick of the ball made before it touches the ground
(e.g: a forehand volley)
Phrases:
Origin
:
late 16th century: from French volée, based on Latin volare ‘to fly’
[ˈvɒli], (Verb)
Definitions:
- (in sport, especially tennis or soccer) strike or kick (the ball) before it touches the ground
(e.g: she volleyed the ball home)
- utter or discharge in quick succession
(e.g: the dog was volleying joyful barks)
Phrases:
Origin
:
late 16th century: from French volée, based on Latin volare ‘to fly’
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