volley
noun
the simultaneous discharge of a number of missiles or firearms.
volleyer
-
a word derived from
volley.
Example Sentences
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There was also the curious case of the Australian’s approaches to the net, whose frequency are a tactical mystery at the best of times, because he’s not an especially gifted volleyer.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 27, 2020
Beginning late last century, volleys disappeared largely from the earthly landscape, shooed by ball-bangers who could burn the volleyer from the baseline, by futuristic strings, by slower courts, even at Wimbledon.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 30, 2019
David Ferrer became the highest-ranked casualty so far in the Wimbledon men's singles when French serve and volleyer Nicolas Mahut overpowered him 6-1 6-4 6-3 on Thursday.
From Reuters ● Jun. 30, 2016
For a man advised by doubles legend Todd Woodbridge, he is a horrible volleyer.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2014
Both men are excellent tennis players of the true English school: fine base- line drivers, but subject to defeat by any aggressive volleyer.
From The Art of Lawn Tennis by William (Bill) Tatem Tilden
