volleying

UK
/ˈvɒliɪŋ/
US
/ˈvɑːliɪŋ/
volleyingnoun
volleyings
pl
UK
/ˈvɒl.i.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈvɑː.li.ɪŋ/
Translations
The debate turned into a volleying of accusations.
Дебаты превратились в перепалку обвинений.
The soldiers fired a volleying of shots.
Солдаты дали залп выстрелов.
Additional translations
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.
volleyinggerund / 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.
volleyverb

volleying

Gerund

volleyed
Past Simple
volleyed
Past Participle
volleying
Gerund
UK
/ˈvɒli/
US
/ˈvɑːli/
Translations
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.
volleynoun
Definitions
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.
volleyadjective
Definitions
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.