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volet — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • facet noun One of the flat, polished surfaces cut into a gemstone.
  • flap noun A flat piece attached along one edge that can hang loose or swing, such as on an envelope, pocket, or tent.
  • installment noun One part of something released or paid in a series over time.
  • paddle noun A short pole with a broad blade at one or both ends, used to propel and steer a small boat.
  • shutter noun A hinged or sliding panel used to cover a window.

Senses

volet is used for these senses in English:

  • facet One of a series of things, such as steps in a project.
  • installment One of a series of parts, whether equal or unequal to the other parts of the series, of a given entity or a given process, which part presents or is presented at a particular scheduled interval.
  • paddle A two-handed implement consisting of a shaft with one or two blades attached to the end(s) used to propel a canoe, kayak or a small boat. A paddle is unattached to the boat and freely operated with the hands, compared with an oar which is attached to the boat at a pivot point.
  • paddle In a sluice, a panel that controls the flow of water.
  • shutter (usually, in the plural) Protective panels, usually wooden, placed over windows to block out the light.

facet — full definition

  1. noun One of the flat, polished surfaces cut into a gemstone.
  2. noun One aspect or part of something that has many sides or dimensions.

flap — full definition

  1. noun A flat piece attached along one edge that can hang loose or swing, such as on an envelope, pocket, or tent.
  2. noun A hinged panel on an aircraft wing used to control lift.
  3. noun (informal) A sudden fuss, panic, or scandal.
  4. verb To move up and down or back and forth, especially a wing or something loose.

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