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- noun, many projectiles fired at the same time
- noun, many utterances said to someone in rapid succession
- noun, a strike or kick of a ball before it hits the ground (sports)
- verb, to strike or kick a ball before it hits the ground (sports)
- verb, score a goal with such a shot (sports)
- verb, play a pregame point, usually to determine who goes first (sports)
- verb, utter or discharge in rapid succession
Its origin is from 16th century French.
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Where does the word volleyball came from?
It is English in origin. The root word, volley, can mean several things based on the context which it is used. Concerning sports, volley means 'to strike the object before it touches the ground'. And that is the rule of the game, to strike the ball before it touches the ground (or floor in this case).
What does the term rally mean in volleyball?
It means to volley the ball.
What does dry volley mean?
A dry volley is when you volley a shot, taking it early, instead of letting it bounce. You're not in volley position at the net, you're further back. It's a useful way to take time away from your opponent, as they were expecting you to let this type of shot bounce.
What does the 3 shots at a military funeral mean?
3-volley salute is what it's call symbolic for a return to battle. Look up 3 volley salute
How do you say you like volley ball in french?
Volley, volley-ball
How do you say volleyball in French?
Volley-ball
What valley ball mean?
Valleyball can be one of two things (in my experience). #1) Valleyball - the way someone who does not speak English types Volleyball. #2) A strip club in California
What is the plural of volley?
The plural of volley is volleys.
Does volley mean the same thing as bullets?
fusillade: rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms; "our fusillade from the left flank caught them by surprise word "volley"" The word "volley" is usually used as a verb Ex: Two minutes later Momo unleashed a vicious volley from 20 yards tho this time his effort was off target. Ex: I panicked when a volley of shots rang out from the balcony above. Ex: Cook was on hand to capitalize, lifting a left-footed volley over Matt Clarke.
What is the collective noun for gunshots?
volley of gunshots
How do you say i play volleyball in french?
Je joue au volley-ball (I play volleyball) (French) Wanna know more? Just go to dictionary.com and click on the translator tab at the top. (the same thing as if yoy typed in translator.com
What is the collective noun of volley?
The noun "volley" is used as a collective noun for a volley of shots; a term used for gunfire or for tennis.
