Volution
/vəˈl(j)uːʃn̩/ noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A turning (rolling or revolving) motion.
- 2 a rolling or revolving motion wordnet
- 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."
Example
More examples"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”).