<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>the simultaneous discharge of a number of missiles or firearms.</li><li>the missiles so discharged.</li><li>a burst or outpouring of many things at once or in quick succession: a volley of protests.</li><li>Tennis: the flight of the ball before it hits the ground.</li><li>the return of the ball before it hits the ground.</li><li>Soccer: a kick of the ball before it bounces on the ground.</li><li>Cricket: a ball so bowled that it hits the wicket before it touches the ground.</li><li>Mining: the explosion of several charges at one time.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to discharge in or as in a volley.</li><li>Tennis: to return (the ball) before it hits the ground.</li><li>Soccer: to kick (the ball) before it bounces on the ground.</li><li>Cricket: to bowl (a ball) in such a manner that it is pitched near the top of the wicket.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used without object) to fly or be discharged together, as missiles.</li><li>to move or proceed with great rapidity, as in a volley.</li><li>to fire a volley; sound together, as firearms.</li><li>Tennis, Soccer: to return the ball before it touches the ground.</li></ul>