Definitions

1. verb

to grow or develop into a scroll or spiral shape

“The fern’s fronds volutate as they mature.”

2. verb

to turn or twist into a spiral or scroll shape

“The rope volutated around the pole as it was wound.”

3. verb

to describe or form into a scroll or spiral shape

“The artist’s brushstrokes volutated the fabric into a beautiful design.”

4. noun

a scroll or spiral shape

“The volutate pattern on the pottery was intricate and beautiful.”

5. noun

a volute or spiral shape of a shell or other object

“The volutate shape of the seashell caught the child’s eye.”