volt

noun5

1. •
   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

   • 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. — 1900
2. •
   A bright yellow-green colour often used in Nike products.
3. •
   volt
4. •
   (no longer used) A circular movement in which the horse goes round in a small circle.
5. •
   (no longer used) A sudden movement to avoid a thrust; a parry.

verb1

1. •
   (no longer used) To perform this movement.

noun1

1. •
   The pan-European party Volt Europa.