Italian physicist after whom the volt is named; studied electric currents and invented the voltaic pile (1745-1827)
"The history lesson highlighted Alessandro Volta, the pioneering scientist whose invention of the voltaic pile laid the groundwork for modern electrical engineering."
a river in Ghana that flows south to the Bight of Benin
"As we sailed down the Volta, we saw its muddy waters flowing steadily toward the Bight of Benin."
A turning; a time (chiefly used in phrases signifying that the part is to be repeated).
"The conductor raised his hand at the volta, signaling for the orchestra to repeat the previous section before moving on."
Ellipsis of Volta River: A river in West Africa, having given name to Upper Volta.
"When I asked my neighbor for directions to the bakery, he introduced himself as Mr. Volta before pointing down the street."
A surname, from Italian.