volta

Definitions of volta
  1. noun
    turning or twisting around (in place)
    synonyms: cerchio, girata, giravolta, giro, volteggio
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    type of:
    rotazione
    the act of rotating as if on an axis
  2. noun
    an arched brick or stone ceiling or roof
    synonyms: cielo
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    type of:
    copertura, tetto, tettoia
    a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
  3. noun
    the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event
    synonyms: circostanza, contesto, cornice, momento, occasione
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    type of:
    ambiente, cornice, mondo
    the totality of surrounding conditions
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