nounπShareThe characteristic spiral curve on an Ionic capital, widely copied in other styles and in neoclassical architecture."The elegant curve of the volute on the old courthouse's columns made it a beautiful example of classical architecture. "architectureartstylebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe spirals or whorls on a gastropod's shell."The seashell's beauty lay in the perfect symmetry of its volute. "biologyanimalnatureorganismstructurepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny marine gastropod of the family Volutidae."While walking along the beach, the marine biologist explained that the beautifully patterned shell she held was from a volute. "animalorganismoceanbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe casing in a centrifugal pump, whose shape is somewhat similar to architectural volutes."The inside of the old pump was shaped like a spiral, a volute designed to efficiently move water. "architecturetechnologymachinepartbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA spiral or scroll form."The top of the old column was decorated with a graceful volute. "architectureartstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA scroll-shaped carving at the tuning head of a stringed musical instrument, similar to architectural volutes."The luthier carefully carved a delicate volute at the top of the cello's neck, giving it a traditional and elegant finish. "musicartarchitecturepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOf a spring: having a spiral curve on its tail."The old car seat had a volute spring that made a funny noise whenever someone sat down heavily. "technicalmachinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
