0 a large number of bullets (seeming to be) fired at the same time: --
Even as the funeral took place, guerrillas hidden nearby fired/let off a fresh volley of machine-gun fire.
1 a lot of similar things that are said or produced, or that happen, quickly one after the other: --
I'm afraid my proposal was met with a volley of criticisms.
2 (in sports) a kick or hit in which a player returns a moving ball before it touches the ground: --
3 (in sports) to hit or kick a moving ball before it touches the ground --
4 a large number of bullets or arrows fired at the same time --
a volley of questions
5 (in tennis and other sports) a hit to return a ball before it touches the ground: --