Found 3 items, similar to Volute.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: volute ikal
English → English (WordNet) Definition: volute volute adj : in the shape of a coil [syn: coiling, helical, spiral, spiraling, voluted, whorled, turbinate] volute n 1: ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center [syn: spiral] 2: a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops; “a coil of rope” [syn: coil, spiral, whorl, helix]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Volute Volute \Vo*lute"\, n. [F. volute (cf. It. voluta), L. voluta, from volvere, volutum, to roll. See Voluble.] [1913 Webster] 1. (Arch.) 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. [1913 Webster] 2. (Zo["o]l.) A spiral turn, as in certain shells. [1913 Webster] 3. (Zo["o]l.) Any voluta. [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster]