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volleying
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/ˈvɒliɪŋ/
US
/ˈvɑːliɪŋ/
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volleying
noun
volleyings
pl
UK
/ˈvɒl.i.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈvɑː.li.ɪŋ/
Translations
перепалка
The debate turned into a volleying of accusations.
Дебаты превратились в перепалку обвинений.
залп
The soldiers fired a volleying of shots.
Солдаты дали залп выстрелов.
Additional translations
град
обстрел
Definitions
The act of hitting a ball back and forth over a net, especially in sports like tennis or volleyball.
The players engaged in a long volleying session during their practice match.
The act of discharging projectiles, such as bullets or arrows, in rapid succession.
Sustained volleying of arrows kept the attackers at bay.
Synonyms
barrage
series
outburst
fusillade
salvo
volleying
gerund / present participle
UK
/ˈvɒliɪɪŋ/
US
/ˈvɑliɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe drills, skills, or players involved in volleying.
Definitions
Engaged in or characterized by volleying.
The coach organized a volleying drill to improve the team's net play.
volley
verb
volleying
Gerund
volleyed
Past Simple
volleyed
Past Participle
volleying
Gerund
UK
/ˈvɒli/
US
/ˈvɑːli/
Translations
отбивать
The players volley the ball back and forth across the net.
Игроки отбивают мяч туда-сюда через сетку.
Definitions
To hit or kick a ball before it touches the ground, especially in sports like tennis or soccer.
She volleyed the ball back over the net with precision.
To discharge a number of shots or missiles at once.
The soldiers volleyed their arrows at the approaching enemy.
To exchange words or arguments in a rapid or back-and-forth manner.
The two debaters volleyed points and counterpoints throughout the discussion.
Synonyms
launch
cast
throw
send
hurl
volley
noun
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A burst or outpouring of many things at once, such as bullets, arrows, or words.
The soldiers launched a volley of arrows at the advancing enemy.
In sports, especially tennis, a shot or stroke made by hitting a ball before it touches the ground.
She won the point with a perfectly timed volley at the net.
A simultaneous discharge of a number of firearms or other weapons.
The ceremony concluded with a volley of gunfire as a salute.
volley
adjective
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Relating to or characterized by the simultaneous discharge of a number of weapons or the rapid succession of actions.
The troops laid down volley fire to cover the advance.
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