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Meaning of
volute
in English
volute
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Noun
a
spiral
curve
on
Ionic
capitals
;
architectural
feature
The
architect
incorporated
a
volute
into
the
design
of
the
column
.
spirals
on
a
gastropod's
shell
(
marine
species
)
The
shell
of
the
marine
snail
features
a
distinctive
volute
pattern
.
a
type
of
marine
gastropod
(
Volutidae
family
)
Volutidae
is
a
family
of
large
sea
snails
with
vibrant
volute
shells
.
a
centrifugal
pump
casing
(
specific
shape
)
The
centrifugal
pump's
volute
casing
helps
to
increase
its
efficiency
.
a
spiral
or
scroll
shape
;
decorative
element
(
art
,
architecture
)
The
sculptor
added
a
volute
to
the
top
of
the
monument
for
aesthetic
appeal
.
a
scroll-shaped
carving
at
a
musical
instrument's
tuning
head
The
luthier
carefully
crafted
a
volute
on
the
violin's
scroll
.
