volute Definition
vo·lute (və lo̵̅o̅t′)
noun
- a spiral or twisting form; turn; whorl
- Archit. a spiral scroll forming one of the chief features of Ionic and Corinthian capitals
- Zool.
- any of the turns or whorls of a spiral shell
- 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
- rolled up; spiraled
- 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.
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