1. Noun
A spiral scroll which forms the chief feature of the Ionic capital, and which, on a much smaller scale, is a feature in the Corinthian and Composite capitals. See Illust. of Capital, also Helix, and Stale.
2. Noun
A spiral turn, as in certain shells.
3. Noun
Any voluta.
4. Noun
a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops; "a coil of rope"
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