Definitions for: 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



Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

Synonyms: coil, coiled, coiling, helical, helix, spiral, spiral, spiraling, turbinate, voluted, whorl, whorled

See Also: construction, decoration, hank, ornament, ornamentation, structure

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