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Entry 3 senses Webster, 1913

Volute

· Vo·lute · IPA /vəˈluːt/
01 n. 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 …
  1. 1.
    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.(Arch.) See: Capital, Helix, Stale
  2. 2.
    A spiral turn, as in certain shells.(Zool.)
  3. 3.
    Any voluta.(Zool.)
Phrases & compounds
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.