volute in Czech

volute in Czech is voluta, závitnice, závit — volute means the spiral shape found on top of an Ionic column, also copied in many other building styles.

volute in Czech

voluta

noun

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

závitnice

noun

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

závit

noun

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

spirální skříň

noun

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

šnek

noun

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

What does "volute" mean?

noun The spiral shape found on top of an Ionic column, also copied in many other building styles.
noun The coiled ridges that form the shell of a snail-like creature.
noun Any sea-dwelling gastropod belonging to the family Volutidae.
"Common shells include frog-shells, distorsios, volutes, tulips, murex, cones, olives, marginellas, cowries, augers and the Florida horse conch, the state's official shell, which can grow up to 24in (6 1 cm) long."
noun The spiral-shaped outer housing of a centrifugal pump.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

volute in a sentence

Common shells include frog-shells, distorsios, volutes, tulips, murex, cones, olives, marginellas, cowries, augers and the Florida horse conch, the state's official shell, which can grow up to 24in (6 1 cm) long.

Similar words in Czech

coil helix spiral whorl

Common Czech translations

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What is "volute" in Czech?

"volute" in Czech is voluta, závitnice, závit. volute means: The spiral shape found on top of an Ionic column, also copied in many other building styles.

Are there other ways to say "volute" in Czech?

Yes — Czech has 5 translations listed for "volute": voluta, závitnice, závit, spirální skříň, šnek.

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