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volute

/vəˈluːt/

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noun

渦巻き

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. "

古い裁判所の柱にある渦巻きの優雅な曲線は、それを古典建築の美しい例にしました。

architecture art style building

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noun

巻貝の殻の渦巻き

The spirals or whorls on a gastropod's shell.

Examples :

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

貝殻の美しさは、その渦巻きの完璧な対称性にあった。

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noun

巻貝

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. "

浜辺を歩きながら、海洋生物学者は、彼女が持っていた美しい模様の貝殻は巻貝のものだと説明した。

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noun

渦巻き

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. "

古いポンプの内部は螺旋状で、水を効率的に動かすように設計された渦巻きでした。

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noun

渦巻き, 渦巻形

A spiral or scroll form.

Examples :

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

古い柱の頂上は優美な渦巻きで飾られていた。

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noun

渦巻き模様の彫刻

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. "

楽器製作者は、チェロのネックの最上部に繊細な渦巻き模様の彫刻を丁寧に施し、伝統的でエレガントな仕上がりを与えました。

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adjective

渦巻き状の

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. "

古い車のシートには、誰かが重く座るたびに変な音を立てる渦巻き状のスプリングが付いていました。

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