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Definition of Volute

Volute
Volute 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.

Meaning of Volute from wikipedia

- A volute is a spiral, scroll-like ornament that forms the basis of the Ionic order, found in the capital of the Ionic column. It was later incorporated...
- A volute is a curved funnel that increases in area as it approaches the discharge port. The volute of a centrifugal pump is the casing that receives the...
- Look up volute in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A volute is a spiral, scroll-like ornament that forms the basis of the Ionic order, found in the capital...
- The vertical volute spring suspension system is a type of vehicle suspension system which uses volute springs to compensate for surface irregularities...
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- horizontal volute spring suspension. Built by Fisher and completed in June 1943. T20E1 Planned to be 75 mm automatic gun and horizontal volute spring suspension...
- golden volute, Provocator mirabilis, is a species of rare, large, deepwater sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc in the family Volutidae, the volutes. This...
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