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Volute (Noun)

Ornament consisting of a curve on a plane that winds around a center with an increasing distance from the center.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

A structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops; "a coil of rope".

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The spiral staircase formed a beautiful volute that curved upward from the ground floor to the second floor.
A volute of brightly colored fabric was wrapped around the lamp post to add a festive touch to the street decoration.
The DNA molecule is often depicted as a double-stranded helix, also known as a twisted volute structure.
The plumber carefully unwound the volute of pipes to inspect the leaky joint that was causing the problem.
The ornate door handle was shaped like a volute, with a continuous curved scroll that terminated in a decorative finial.