nounπShareThe rotating part of an electric motor or dynamo, which mostly consists of coils of wire around a metal core."The mechanic carefully inspected the armature of the car's starter motor for any signs of damage. "technologyelectronicsenergymachineelectricphysicspartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe moving part in an electromechanical device like a loudspeaker or a buzzer."The buzzer wouldn't stop ringing because the armature was stuck. "electronicsdevicetechnologymachinepartelectricChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece of soft steel or iron that connects the poles of a magnet"The student used an armature to connect the opposite ends of the horseshoe magnet, completing the circuit. "physicsmaterialdevicemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA supporting framework in a sculpture."The clay sculpture would have collapsed without the strong wire armature inside. "artstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA kinematic chain (a system of bones or rigid bodies connected by joints) that is used to pose and deform models, often character models."The 3D animation program used a sophisticated armature to smoothly bend and move the character's arms and legs. "technologycomputingartcharacterstructuremachinetechnicaldeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA protective organ, structure, or covering of an animal or plant, for defense or offense, like claws, teeth, thorns, or the shell of a turtle."The rose bush's dense armature of thorns deterred the children from picking the flowers. "animalplantorganbiologynaturestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareArmor, or a suit of armor."The knight's gleaming armature protected him during the joust. "militarywearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny apparatus for defence."The medieval knight wore heavy armor as his armature against attack. "militaryweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe frame of a pair of glasses."The optician carefully adjusted the armature of the glasses, ensuring a comfortable fit. "partwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo provide with an armature (any sense)."The art teacher will armature the clay sculpture with wire before the students begin to mold it. "arttechnicalbuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading