Definition, synonyms and related words
A heraldic symbol consisting of a pair of outstretched wings, often conjoined at their shoulders.
"The coach praised every vol for their hard work during spring practice."
Clipping of volatility.
Abbreviation of volume; also vol.
A player of any of the Tennessee Volunteers college sports teams.
In plain English: A vol is an old-fashioned unit used to measure volume, which is how much space something takes up.
"The vol is an old term for a unit of electrical potential that is rarely used in modern contexts."
Usage: Use "vol" to describe the specific heraldic charge featuring two joined, outstretched wings rather than generic winged creatures like griffins or dragons. This term is strictly reserved for formal descriptions of coats of arms and should not be used in casual conversation about birds or flight.
The word comes from the French term vol, which originally meant "flight." It entered English with that same meaning of a single flight or swoop.