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1.nounThe characteristic spiral curve on an Ionic capital, widely copied in other styles and in neoclassical architecture.
2.nounThe spirals or whorls on a gastropod's shell.
3.nounAny marine gastropod of the family Volutidae.
4.nounThe casing in a centrifugal pump, whose shape is somewhat similar to architectural volutes.
5.nounA spiral or scroll form.
6.nounA scroll-shaped carving at the tuning head of a stringed musical instrument, similar to architectural volutes.
7.adjectiveOf a spring: having a spiral curve on its tail.