volante

Definitions of volante
  1. noun
    the act of walking with exaggerated jerky motions
  2. noun
    a wheel that regulates the rate of movement in a machine; especially a wheel oscillating against the hairspring of a timepiece to regulate its beat
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    type of:
    rueda
    a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
  3. noun
    regulator consisting of a heavy wheel that stores kinetic energy and smooths the operation of a reciprocating engine
  4. noun
    a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
    synonyms: adorno, adornos, chorrada, chorrera, faralá, lechuga, lechuguilla, ringorrango, virguería, voladura, vuelillo, vuelo
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    type of:
    adorno, ornamento
    a decoration of color or interest that is added to relieve plainness
  5. noun
    badminton equipment consisting of a ball of cork or rubber with a crown of feathers
    synonyms: pluma, rehilete, zoquetillo
  6. noun
    a handwheel that is used for steering
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