VOLUTES

Noun

volutes

plural of volute

Source: Wiktionary


VOLUTE

Vo*lute", n. Etym: [F. volute (cf. It. voluta), L. voluta, from volvere, volutum, to roll. See Voluble.]

1. (Arch.)

Definition: 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. (Zoöl.)

Definition: A spiral turn, as in certain shells.

3. (Zoöl.)

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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