Definition of "volute" in Anglais

noun

1. (architecture) The characteristic spiral curve on an Ionic capital, widely copied in other styles and in neoclassical architecture.

2. (zoology) The spirals or whorls on a gastropod's shell.

3. (zoology) Any marine gastropod of the family Volutidae.

4. (engineering) The casing in a centrifugal pump, whose shape is somewhat similar to architectural volutes.

5. (art) A spiral or scroll form.

6. (music) A scroll-shaped carving at the tuning head of a stringed musical instrument, similar to architectural volutes.

adjective

1. (engineering) Of a spring: having a spiral curve on its tail.

2. (biology) Rolled up in any way.