vo·lant /ˈvolənt/
(a.)會飛的,能飛翔的,迅速的,展翅的
Vo·lant a.
1. Passing through the air upon wings, or as if upon wings; flying; hence, passing from place to place; current.
English silver now was current, and our gold volant in the pope's court. --Fuller.
2. Nimble; light and quick; active; rapid. “His volant touch.”
3. Her. Represented as flying, or having the wings spread; as, an eagle volant.
Volant piece Anc. Armor, an adjustable piece of armor, for guarding the throat, etc., in a joust.
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volant
adj : with wings extended in a flying position [syn: volant(ip)]