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armature

/ˈɑːrmətʃər/ /ˈɑːrmətʃʊr/

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noun

The rotating part of an electric motor or dynamo, which mostly consists of coils of wire around a metal core.

Examples :

"The mechanic carefully inspected the armature of the car's starter motor for any signs of damage. "

technology electronics energy machine electric physics part

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The moving part in an electromechanical device like a loudspeaker or a buzzer.

Examples :

"The buzzer wouldn't stop ringing because the armature was stuck. "

electronics device technology machine part electric

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noun

A piece of soft steel or iron that connects the poles of a magnet

Examples :

"The student used an armature to connect the opposite ends of the horseshoe magnet, completing the circuit. "

physics material device machine

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noun

A supporting framework in a sculpture.

Examples :

"The clay sculpture would have collapsed without the strong wire armature inside. "

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A kinematic chain (a system of bones or rigid bodies connected by joints) that is used to pose and deform models, often character models.

Examples :

"The 3D animation program used a sophisticated armature to smoothly bend and move the character's arms and legs. "

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noun

A protective organ, structure, or covering of an animal or plant, for defense or offense, like claws, teeth, thorns, or the shell of a turtle.

Examples :

"The rose bush's dense armature of thorns deterred the children from picking the flowers. "

animal plant organ biology nature structure

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noun

Armor, or a suit of armor.

Examples :

"The knight's gleaming armature protected him during the joust. "

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Any apparatus for defence.

Examples :

"The medieval knight wore heavy armor as his armature against attack. "

military weapon

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The frame of a pair of glasses.

Examples :

"The optician carefully adjusted the armature of the glasses, ensuring a comfortable fit. "

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verb

To provide with an armature (any sense).

Examples :

"The art teacher will armature the clay sculpture with wire before the students begin to mold it. "

art technical building structure