Translations for „volley“ in the English » Russian Dictionary

I . volley [ˈvɒlɪ, Am ˈvɑ:lɪ] N

1. volley (salvo, gunfire):

volley

залп m

to discharge a volley

дать залп

2. volley (onslaught):

volley

пото́к m

volley

град m

volley of criticisms

пото́к m крити́ческих замеча́ний

3. volley sports:

volley

уда́р m с лёта

II . volley [ˈvɒlɪ, Am ˈvɑ:lɪ] VB trans sports

volley

уда́рить с лёта

III . volley [ˈvɒlɪ, Am ˈvɑ:lɪ] VB trans sports

to volley a ball

уда́рить мяч с лёта

Usage examples with volley

to discharge a volley

дать залп

to volley a ball

уда́рить мяч с лёта

volley of criticisms

пото́к m крити́ческих замеча́ний

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Only one company of militia managed to fire a volley before fleeing.

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For example when feeding for a drop volley, coaches often stand in a position in front of the pupil.

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The battle started as both sides exchanged several volleys of gunfire from musketry and artillery.

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She is also known for approaching the net and finishing points with swing volleys.

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His volleys are not as consistent as his groundstrokes, though he does have one of the best swinging volleys on tour.

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At this point the police started the volley.

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After ramming, the turtle ship would unleash a broadside volley of cannonballs.

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His serve and volley style is rare among modern players.

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Line regiments fired in volleys, but skirmishers fired at will, taking careful aim at targets.

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The first row fired a volley while the fourth row moved forward between the men to fire another volley.

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