<p><strong>Adjective:</strong></p><ul><li>Engaged in or having the power of flight.</li><li>Moving lightly; nimble.</li><li>Heraldry: (of a bird) represented as having the wings extended for flight: an eagle volant clutching a fish in its claws.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>Also called volant piece.</li><li>Armor: a reinforcing piece for the brow of a helmet.</li></ul>