'Volute' definitions:
Definition of 'volute'
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Definition of 'Volute'
From: GCIDE
- Volute \Vo*lute"\, n. [F. volute (cf. It. voluta), L. voluta, from volvere, volutum, to roll. See Voluble.] [1913 Webster]
- 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. [1913 Webster]
- 2. (Zool.) A spiral turn, as in certain shells. [1913 Webster]
- 3. (Zool.) Any voluta. [1913 Webster]
- 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. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'volute'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- anfractuous,
- cirrus,
- cochlear,
- cochleate,
- coil,
- corkscrew,
- corkscrewy,
- curl,
- curlicue,
- evolute,
- gyre,
- helical,
- helicoid,
- helix,
- involute,
- kink,
- ringlet,
- roll,
- screw,
- screw-shaped,
- scroll,
- scrolled,
- spiral,
- spiroid,
- swirl,
- tendril,
- turbinal,
- turbinate,
- twirl,
- twist,
- verticillate,
- voluted,
- volution,
- vortex,
- whirl,
- whorl,
- whorled