armature
[ ahr-muh-cher ]
/ ˈɑr mə tʃər /
noun
Biology.
the protective covering of an animal or plant, or any part serving for defense or offense.
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.
Sculpture.
a skeletal framework built as a support on which a clay, wax, or plaster figure is constructed.
Origin of armature
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British Dictionary definitions for armature
armature
/ (ˈɑːmətjʊə) /
noun
Word Origin for armature
C15: from Latin
armātūra armour, equipment, from
armāre to furnish with equipment; see
arm ²
Scientific definitions for armature
armature
[ är′mə-chər ]
The part of an electric motor or generator that consists of wire wound around an iron core and carries an electric current. In motors and generators using direct current, the armature rotates within a magnetic field; in motors and generators using alternating current a magnetic field is rotated about the armature.
A piece of soft iron connecting the poles of a magnet.
The part of an electromagnetic device, such as a relay or loudspeaker, that moves or vibrates.