volley
US /ˈvɑː.li/
UK /ˈvɑː.li/
1.
raffica, scarica, salva
a number of bullets, arrows, or other projectiles discharged at one time
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The soldiers fired a volley of shots at the enemy.
I soldati spararono una raffica di colpi contro il nemico.
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A volley of insults was hurled at the speaker.
Una raffica di insulti fu scagliata contro l'oratore.
2.
volée, al volo
in sports, a shot or kick made by hitting the ball before it touches the ground
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The tennis player hit a powerful volley.
Il tennista ha colpito una potente volée.
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He scored with a spectacular volley from outside the box.
Ha segnato con una spettacolare volée da fuori area.
1.
colpire al volo, fare una volée
to hit or kick (the ball) before it touches the ground
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She managed to volley the ball over the net.
È riuscita a colpire al volo la palla sopra la rete.
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The striker tried to volley the cross into the goal.
L'attaccante ha provato a colpire al volo il cross in porta.