About The Word Volute
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Volute
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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 Related Terms | Find terms related to Volute: 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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