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volute Definition

vo·lute (və lo̵̅o̅t′)

noun

  1. a spiral or twisting form; turn; whorl
  2. Archit. a spiral scroll forming one of the chief features of Ionic and Corinthian capitals
  3. Zool.
    1. any of the turns or whorls of a spiral shell
    2. any of a family (Volutidae) of saltwater gastropods often having brightly colored shells with an elongated opening

Etymology: L voluta, orig., fem. of volutus, pp. of volvere, to roll: see walk

adjective

  1. rolled up; spiraled
  2. having a spirally shaped part

volute Related Forms

vo·lut′ed adjective

volute Usage Examples

Converse of object

head: In these, puma heads spout volutes from their open jaws in a form of visual representation of indigenous myths and legends.

Adjective modifier

small: Crocket - column capital with stylized leaves with ends rolled like small volutes.

Modifies a noun

casing: The problem centered around a volute casing and removable suction cover.

Noun used with modifier

spout: In these, puma heads spout volutes from their open jaws in a form of visual representation of indigenous myths and legends.