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volute - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'volute' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Volute [ n.]
- 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.
- A spiral turn, as in certain shells.
- Any voluta.

Meaning of 'volute' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . volute [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
Example in sentence:
  • a coil of rope