volley

Definition

The simultaneous firing of a number of missiles or bullets; the projectiles so fired.

Etymology

From Middle French volée (“flight”), from Vulgar Latin volta, from Late Latin volatus.

Example Sentences

• "Fiery darts in flaming volies flew."
• "Each volley tells that thousands cease to breathe."
• "It was by his order the shattered leading company flung itself into the houses when the Sin Verguenza were met by an enfilading volley as they reeled into the calle."