volley
UK /ˈvɒli/ US /ˈvɑli/
noun 5verb 5
Collocations
9(noun.) of stones, bullets, etc.
VERB + VOLLEY
fire, unleash
The angry customer unleashed a volley of complaints at the restaurant manager yesterday.
PREP
~ of
(noun.) in sport
ADJ
backhand, cross-court, forehand | left-foot, right-foot
stunning, superb
The tennis player hit a superb volley that won her the match point.
30-yard, etc.
VERB + VOLLEY
hit
He hit a quick volley that won the point during the tennis match.
crack/crash/lash home, strike, unleash (all in football)
The striker unleashed a powerful volley that sailed into the top corner of the net.
PREP
on the ~
The striker hit the ball on the volley and it flew straight into the net.
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