volée — meaning in English

English meaning

• flight noun A journey made by an aircraft, especially a scheduled trip between two places.
• stair noun A single step in a flight of steps.
• volley noun A number of things, especially shots, insults, or questions, released or fired all at once.

Senses

volée is used for these senses in English:

• flight A series of stairs between landings.
• stair A series of steps; a staircase.
• volley The simultaneous firing of a number of missiles or bullets; the projectiles so fired.

flight — full definition

1. noun A journey made by an aircraft, especially a scheduled trip between two places.
2. noun The act or ability of flying through the air.
3. noun A set of stairs between two landings.
4. noun The act of running away or escaping.
5. noun A small tasting selection of several drinks, such as wines or beers.

stair — full definition

1. noun A single step in a flight of steps.
2. noun A flight of steps connecting two levels (usually used in the plural, "stairs").

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