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Volute

Volute Meaning & Definition
Volute Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Volute?

[n] a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops; "a coil of rope"
[n] ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center
[adj] in the shape of a coil

Synonyms | Synonyms for Volute: coil | coiled | coiling | helical | helix | spiral | spiral | spiraling | turbinate | voluted | whorl | whorled

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See Also | construction | decoration | hank | ornament | ornamentation | structure

Volute In Webster's Dictionary

\Vo*lute"\, n. [F. volute (cf. It. voluta), L. voluta, from volvere, volutum, to roll. See {Voluble}.] 1. (Arch.) A spiral scroll which forms the chief feature of the Ionic capital, and which, on a much smaller scale, is a feature in the Corinthian and Composite capitals. See Illust. of {Capital}, also {Helix}, and {Stale}. 2. (Zo["o]l.) A spiral turn, as in certain shells. 3. (Zo["o]l.) Any voluta. {Volute spiring}, a spring formed of a spiral scroll of plate, rod, or wire, extended or extensible in the direction of the axis of the coil, in which direction its elastic force is exerted and employed.

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