volvelle UK /ˈvɒlˌvɛl/US /ˈvɑlˌvɛl/ noun1 •(historical) A type of slide chart, a paper construction with rotating parts, formerly used for organization and calculation in astronomy and other subjects.Tholomye and Haly were cunnynd and wyse In the voluell, in the quadrant, and in the astroloby, To pronostycate truly the chaunce of fortunys dyse. — 1521 formsvolvelles