'Volute spiring' definitions:

Definition of 'Volute spiring'

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  • 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]