Definitions for volute
vəˈlutvo·lute

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. spiral, volutenoun

   ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center

2. coil, spiral, volute, whorl, helixadjective

   a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops

   "a coil of rope"

3. coiling, helical, spiral, spiraling, volute, voluted, whorled, turbinateadjective

   in the shape of a coil

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. volutenoun

   The spiral curve on an Ionic capital.

2. volutenoun

   The spirls or whorls on a gastropod's shell.

3. volutenoun

   Any marine gastropod of the (super)family Volutidae.

4. Etymology: From and, from voluta, from the feminine of volūtus, perfect passive participle of volvō.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Volute

   A volute is a spiral, scroll-like ornament that forms the basis of the Ionic order, found in the capital of the Ionic column. It was later incorporated into Corinthian order and Composite column capitals. Four are normally to be found on an Ionic capital, eight on Composite capitals and smaller versions (sometimes called helix) on the Corinthian capital.The word derives from the Latin voluta ("scroll"). It has been suggested that the ornament was inspired by the curve of a ram's horns, or perhaps was derived from the natural spiral found in the ovule of a common species of clover native to Greece. Alternatively, it may simply be of geometrical origin.The ornament can be seen in Renaissance and Baroque architecture and is a common decoration in furniture design, silverware and ceramics. A method of drawing the complex geometry was devised by the ancient Roman architect Vitruvius through the study of classical buildings and structures.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Volutenoun

   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. Volutenoun

   a spiral turn, as in certain shells

3. Volutenoun

   any voluta

4. Etymology: [F. volute (cf. It. voluta), L. voluta, from volvere, volutum, to roll. See Voluble.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Volute

   A volute is a spiral scroll-like ornament that forms the basis of the Ionic order, found in the capital of the Ionic column. It was later incorporated into Corinthian order and Composite column capitals. Four are normally to be found on an Ionic capital, eight on Composite capitals and smaller versions on the Corinthian capital. The word derives from the Latin voluta. It has been suggested that the ornament was inspired by the curve of a ram's horns, or perhaps was derived from the natural spiral of the ovule of a common species of clover native to Greece. Alternatively, it may simply be of geometrical origins. The ornament is used as an element of Renaissance and Baroque architecture and is a common decoration in furniture design, silver and ceramics. A method of drawing the complex geometry was devised by the ancient Roman architect Vitruvius from classical buildings and structures.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Volute

   vō-lūt′, n. a spiral scroll used in the Ionic and Corinthian capitals: a kind of spiral shell, chiefly tropical: whorl of a spiral shell.—adj. (bot.) rolled up in any direction.—adj. Volū′ted, having a volute.—n. Volū′tion, a convolution: a whorl.—adj. Vol′ūtoid, like a volute. [Fr.,—L. volvĕre, volutum, to roll.]

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. volute

   See SCROLL-HEAD.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of volute in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of volute in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=volute
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Volute
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volute
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/volute
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=volute
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=volute
7. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=volute