volute spring

volute′ spring`


n.
a coil spring, conical in shape, extending in the direction of the axis of the coil..
[1860–65]
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Noun1.volute spring - a spring in the shape of a coilvolute spring - a spring in the shape of a coil  
coil spring
spring - a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed; "the spring was broken"
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