volt 1
/vohlt/ , n. Elect.
the SI unit of potential difference and electromotive force, 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. Abbr.: V
[ 1870-75; named after A. VOLTA ]
volt 2
/vohlt/ , n.
1. Manège.
a. a circular or turning movement of a horse.
b. a gait in which a horse going sideways turns around a center, with the head turned outward.
2. Fencing. a sudden movement or leap to avoid a thrust.
[ 1650-60; volte volta, n. deriv. of voltare to turn volvitare, freq. of L volvere to turn; see VAULT 2 ]