ETYM French fusillade, cf. Italian fucilata. Related to Fusil a firelock.
Rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms; SYN. salvo, volley, burst.

1. A sudden outburst of cheers
2. An outburst resembling the discharge of firearms or the release of bombs.
3. Proviso let-out clause; evasion; means of saving one's pride or reputation.

ETYM French volée; flight, a volley, or discharge of several guns, from voler to fly, Latin volare. Related to Volatile.
A tennis return made by hitting the ball before it bounces.