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vol

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • General-American: /vɑl/
  • Received-Pronunciation: /vɒl/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -ɒl

1

noun

Meaning 1

A heraldic symbol consisting of a pair of outstretched wings, often conjoined at their shoulders.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: government, heraldry, hobbies, lifestyle, monarchy, nobility, politics

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Clipping of volatility.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, alt-of, clipping

Topics: business, finance

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

Abbreviation of volume

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: abbreviation, alt-of

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

noun

Meaning 4

A player of any of the Tennessee Volunteers college sports teams.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From French vol (“flight; vol”).

Clipping.

Clipping of volunteer.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: vol — heraldic symbol consisting of a pair of outstretched wings
  • Swedish: vingpar — heraldic symbol consisting of a pair of outstretched wings
  • Swedish: fjäderflykt — heraldic symbol consisting of a pair of outstretched wings
  • Swedish: fjäderhamn — heraldic symbol consisting of a pair of outstretched wings