Definitions

1. noun

a shot in a game, especially a ball game, that is hit or thrown high into the air so that it can be hit by the player’s own team before it falls

“The volleyball team made an impressive volley to score the winning point.”

2. verb

to hit or throw a ball high into the air so that it can be hit by the player’s own team before it falls

“The player volleyed the ball back to the other side of the court.”

3. noun

an upward shot in a game, especially a ball game

“The volleyball was a beautiful volley over the net.”

4. noun

a sudden or unexpected attack

“The company launched a volley of lawsuits against its competitors.”