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volta — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • circuit noun A closed path that electric current can flow around, usually containing components like wires, switches, and resistors.
  • hook noun A curved piece of metal or other material used to catch, hold, or hang something.
  • lap noun The flat area formed by the thighs of a seated person.
  • recurrence noun The return of something that happened before, especially a symptom or problem.
  • return verb To come or go back to a place, or to give something back to its owner.
  • ride verb To travel while sitting on and controlling a horse, bike, or similar vehicle.
  • spin verb To turn around quickly on an axis.
  • turnaround noun A complete reversal of direction, policy, or fortune.

Senses

volta is used for these senses in English:

  • circuit The act of moving or revolving around, or as in a circle or orbit; a revolution
  • hook A loop shaped like a hook under certain written letters, for example, g and j.
  • lap (sports) One circuit around a race track.
  • recurrence Return or reversion to a certain state.
  • ride An instance of riding.
  • spin Rapid circular motion.
  • spin A brief trip by vehicle, especially one made for pleasure.

circuit — full definition

  1. noun A closed path that electric current can flow around, usually containing components like wires, switches, and resistors.
  2. noun A regular route or series of venues that someone travels for work, sport, or performance.
  3. verb To travel all the way around something.

hook — full definition

  1. noun A curved piece of metal or other material used to catch, hold, or hang something.
  2. noun A catchy opening line or musical phrase designed to grab attention.
  3. verb To catch, fasten, or connect with or as if with a hook.

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