an autotransformer that has its winding divided into (normally) ten equal-turn sections so that when an alternating voltage is applied to the whole winding the voltage across each section is exactly one tenth

Alternative form of volte-face

(physics) A law showing that energy is conserved around an electrical circuit: the directed sum of the electrical potential differences around a circuit must be zero.

(heraldry) Having extended wings as if flying. / (heraldry) Represented as unsupported in the air. / Flying, or able to fly. / Moving quickly or lightly, as though flying; nimble.

(uncountable) An outdoor variant of volleyball played on sand. / (countable) The ball used to play this sport.

(historical) A cumbrous two-wheeled pleasure carriage used in Cuba. The body is in front of the axle; the driver rides on the horse.

(uncountable) the state of being voluble / (countable) the degree to which someone is voluble

Of or relating to the volition or will. / Done by conscious, personal choice; not based on external principles; not accidental.

A small, regular variation in a direct current voltage that remains after rectification and filtering of an alternating current voltage.

Alternative spelling of volcanic sulphur