Volution

//vəˈl(j)uːʃn̩// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A turning (rolling or revolving) motion.
  2. 2
    a rolling or revolving motion wordnet
  3. 3
    A single turn (of a coil etc.); a twist.

    "On the left wrist were two circular excoriations, apparently the effect of ropes, or of a rope in more than one volution."

Synonyms

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circulationcirruscoilcorkscrewcurlcurlicue

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"On the left wrist were two circular excoriations, apparently the effect of ropes, or of a rope in more than one volution."

Etymology

From (the participle stem of) Latin volvere (“to turn”).

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