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volute

/vəˈluːt/

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noun

Volute, Schnecke

The characteristic spiral curve on an Ionic capital, widely copied in other styles and in neoclassical architecture.

Examples :

"The elegant curve of the volute on the old courthouse's columns made it a beautiful example of classical architecture. "

Die elegante Schnecke an den Säulen des alten Gerichtsgebäudes machte es zu einem schönen Beispiel klassischer Architektur.

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Windungen, Spiralen

The spirals or whorls on a gastropod's shell.

Examples :

"The seashell's beauty lay in the perfect symmetry of its volute. "

Die Schönheit der Muschel lag in der perfekten Symmetrie ihrer Windungen.

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noun

Strandschnecke

Any marine gastropod of the family Volutidae.

Examples :

"While walking along the beach, the marine biologist explained that the beautifully patterned shell she held was from a volute. "

Während sie am Strand entlangging, erklärte die Meeresbiologin, dass die wunderschön gemusterte Muschel, die sie hielt, von einer Strandschnecke stammte.

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noun

Gehäuse

The casing in a centrifugal pump, whose shape is somewhat similar to architectural volutes.

Examples :

"The inside of the old pump was shaped like a spiral, a volute designed to efficiently move water. "

Das Innere der alten Pumpe war spiralförmig, ein Gehäuse, das dazu bestimmt war, Wasser effizient zu bewegen.

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Spirale, Schnecke

A spiral or scroll form.

Examples :

"The top of the old column was decorated with a graceful volute. "

Die Spitze der alten Säule war mit einer anmutigen Spirale verziert.

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noun

Schneckenförmige Verzierung

A scroll-shaped carving at the tuning head of a stringed musical instrument, similar to architectural volutes.

Examples :

"The luthier carefully carved a delicate volute at the top of the cello's neck, giving it a traditional and elegant finish. "

Der Geigenbauer schnitzte sorgfältig eine zarte schneckenförmige Verzierung an die Spitze des Cellohalses, was ihm ein traditionelles und elegantes Finish verlieh.

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adjective

Gewunden, spiralförmig

Of a spring: having a spiral curve on its tail.

Examples :

"The old car seat had a volute spring that made a funny noise whenever someone sat down heavily. "

Der alte Autositz hatte eine gewundene Feder, die ein komisches Geräusch machte, wann immer sich jemand schwerfällig hinsetzte.

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