volute

Speech parts

1. volute - Noun

2. volute - Adjective

3. volute - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

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.

A spiral turn, as in certain shells.

Any voluta.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

spiral coiling coil helical scroll curl turbinate spiraling whorled voluted whorl curlicue rundle helix gyre
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Antonyms

still moral straight valid acceptable upright
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Hypernyms

construction decoration ornament ornamentation

Hyponyms

hank

Phrases with the word

volute spring

Close letter words and terms

Volusia County voluta volutation volute spring voluted volutid