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volute

/vəˈluːt/

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noun

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. "

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noun

The spirals or whorls on a gastropod's shell.

Examples :

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

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noun

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. "

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noun

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. "

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noun

A spiral or scroll form.

Examples :

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

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noun

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. "

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adjective

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. "

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