What is the meaning of the word "volute"?
Definitions:
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a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
noun
- The slinky is a volute.
- The slinky is a volute.
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an ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center
noun
- The volute is common in ancient architecture.
- The volute is common in ancient architecture.
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in the shape of a coil
adjective
- The volute snake looked ready to strike.
- The volute snake looked ready to strike.