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Definitions for Volt

[1] the standard unit of potential difference and electromotive force in the International System of Units(SI), formally defined to be the difference of electric potential between two points of a conductor carrying a constant current of one ampere, when the power dissipated between these points is equal to one watt. Abbreviation : V
[2] Manège . a circular or turning movement of a horse. a gait in which a horse going sideways turns around a center, with the head turned outward.
[3] Fencing . a sudden movement or leap to avoid a thrust.
[4] the derived SI unit of electric potential; the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere, when the power dissipated between these points is 1 watt Symbol: V
[5] a small circle of determined size executed in dressage
[6] a leap made in fencing to avoid an opponent's thrust

Words nearby Volt

volstead, volstead act, volsteadism, volsung, volsunga saga, volt, volt-ampere, volta, volta effect, volta redonda, voltage

Origin of Volt

21650–60; < French volte < Italian volta, noun derivative of voltare to turn < Vulgar Latin *volvitare, frequentative of Latin volvere to turn; see vault2

Word origin for Volt

C17: from French volte, from Italian volta a turn, ultimately from Latin volvere to turn