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Definitions for Armature
[1] armor.
[2] Biology . the protective covering of an animal or plant, or any part serving for defense or offense.
[3] Electricity . the part of an electric machine that includes the main current-carrying winding and in which the electromotive force is induced. the pivoted part of an electric device, as a buzzer or relay, that is activated by a magnetic field. the iron or steel applied across the poles of a permanent magnet to close it, or across the poles of an electromagnet to transmit a mechanical force.
[4] Sculpture . a skeletal framework built as a support on which a clay, wax, or plaster figure is constructed.
[5] a revolving structure in an electric motor or generator, wound with the coils that carry the current
[6] any part of an electric machine or device that moves under the influence of a magnetic field or within which an electromotive force is induced
[7] Also called: keeper a soft iron or steel bar placed across the poles of a permanent magnet to close the magnetic circuit
[8] such a bar placed across the poles of an electromagnet to transmit mechanical force
[9] sculpture a framework to support the clay or other material used in modelling
[10] the protective outer covering of an animal or plant
[11] archaic armour
Words nearby Armature
armamentarium, armand, armani, armarian, armarium, armature, armature reaction, armavir, armband, armchair, armco
Origin of Armature
1535–45; (< Middle French ) < Latin armātūra an outfit, armor, equivalent to armāt(us ) equipped (see arm2, -ate1) + -ūra -ure
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Word origin for Armature
C15: from Latin armātūra armour, equipment, from armāre to furnish with equipment; see arm ²