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Definition of Volute spiring

Volute spiring
Volute Vo*lute", n. [F. volute (cf. It. voluta), L. voluta, from volvere, volutum, to roll. See Voluble.] 1. (Arch.) 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. (Zo["o]l.) A spiral turn, as in certain shells. 3. (Zo["o]l.) Any voluta. 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.

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- the imperial volute, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk of the genus Cymbiola in the family Volutidae, the volutes. C. imperialis...
- maculata, common name Carol's volute, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Volutidae, the volutes. The s**** is smooth and glossy...
- large sea snails, marine gastropod molluscs in the family Volutidae, the volutes. Because of their huge ovate s****, these snails are often known as "bailers"...
- Gross's volute or McMichael's Volute or Tin Can Bay Volute, is a species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Volutidae, the volutes. This...