(1):

(n.) A flight of missiles, as arrows, bullets, or the like; the simultaneous discharge of a number of small arms.

(2):

(n.) A burst or emission of many things at once; as, a volley of words.

(3):

(n.) A sending of the ball full to the top of the wicket.

(4):

(v. i.) To send the ball full to the top of the wicket.

(5):

(v. i.) To return the ball before it touches the ground.

(6):

(v. i.) To be thrown out, or discharged, at once; to be discharged in a volley, or as if in a volley; to make a volley or volleys.

(7):

(v. t.) To discharge with, or as with, a volley.

(8):

(n.) A return of the ball before it touches the ground.