ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Volt

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /vəʊlt/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Volt is a noun meaning A bright yellow-green colour often used in Nike products.

Meaning

A bright yellow-green colour often used in Nike products.

More Meanings

  1. A bright yellow-green colour often used in Nike products. volt:
  2. In the International System of Units, the derived unit of electrical potential and electromotive force (voltage); the potential difference across a conductor when a current of one ampere uses one watt of power. Symbol: V
  3. (archaic, equestrianism) A circular movement in which the horse goes round in a small circle.
  4. (archaic, fencing) A sudden movement to avoid a thrust; a parry.
  5. (archaic, equestrianism) To perform this movement.
  6. (archaic, fencing) To perform this movement.

Example Sentences

The system voltage is 630 volts d.c. and the supply to the trains is by top-contact third rail with running rail return.
If the volt, ampere and ohm were taken as the absolute units, the practical units would be the ampere, begohm and begavolt, names just as convenient as ampere, coulomb and farad.

Word Forms

Synonyms for volt

Depending on context, synonyms include v.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include v, voltage, wattage, tension, coulombs, potential.

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