Armature
noun
The part in electrical machines, like generators or motors, that rotates and generates power.
The armature of the motor was damaged, which caused power loss.
Often appears as...
- rotate armature
- damaged armature
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Technical
noun
A structure made of metal or other materials used as a support or base for a sculpture work.
The artist used a wire armature to support the molding clay for his sculpture.
Often appears as...
- wire armature
- sculpture armature
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Academic
noun
The moving part of a mechanical device or instrument.
The armature of the old clock needs to be replaced.
Often appears as...
- replace armature
- clock armature
noun
The part in electrical machines, like generators or motors, that rotates and generates power.
The armature of the motor was damaged, which caused power loss.
Often appears as...
- rotate armature
- damaged armature
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A structure made of metal or other materials used as a support or base for a sculpture work.
The artist used a wire armature to support the molding clay for his sculpture.
Often appears as...
- wire armature
- sculpture armature
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The moving part of a mechanical device or instrument.
The armature of the old clock needs to be replaced.
Often appears as...
- replace armature
- clock armature
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Usage
Primarily used in technical and mechanical contexts to describe components within electrical devices.
He's inspecting the armature for any signs of wear.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Visible
The armature is often internal and not visible without disassembling the machine.
After opening up the engine, we could see the armature.
Pro Tip 3/3Associated with Movement
In generators or motors, 'armature' implies movement and interaction with magnetic fields.
The motor's efficiency depends on the armature's speed.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Usage
Primarily used in technical and mechanical contexts to describe components within electrical devices.
He's inspecting the armature for any signs of wear.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Visible
The armature is often internal and not visible without disassembling the machine.
After opening up the engine, we could see the armature.
Pro Tip 3/3Associated with Movement
In generators or motors, 'armature' implies movement and interaction with magnetic fields.
The motor's efficiency depends on the armature's speed.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Usage
Primarily used in technical and mechanical contexts to describe components within electrical devices.
He's inspecting the armature for any signs of wear.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Visible
The armature is often internal and not visible without disassembling the machine.
After opening up the engine, we could see the armature.
Pro Tip 3/3Associated with Movement
In generators or motors, 'armature' implies movement and interaction with magnetic fields.
The motor's efficiency depends on the armature's speed.
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Video examples
David S. Rose: 10 things...
That lets me know the context. It gives me the armature for the whole thing you'll be going through; it lets me put everything in relation to what you've told me. Then you've got to walk me through, show me who your management team is. I want to know the size of the market. Why is this market worth getting at? I want to know your product, that's very important.
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How Do You Dismantle a...
of bigger chunk as possible like an entire rim bone might come off as one unit then be packed up and a couple of points of look like we're coming to the actual fossil but but it wasn't it was gas material how it was mounted they they ran a steel armature through the centre of the bone so it grows on a
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Making Dinosaurs Come...
about hanging the skeleton safely the steel frame will be a work of art in itself millimetre perfect and subtle enough not to draw attention away from the dinosaur punchin is filing down part of the rib armature again this is specifically made like a piece of
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Taking imagination...
refers to the number of microseconds that the Earth's day was shortened i couldn't build this with a steel ring the way i knew its shape was too complex now so i replaced the metal armature
Video examples
David S. Rose: 10 things...
That lets me know the context. It gives me the armature for the whole thing you'll be going through; it lets me put everything in relation to what you've told me. Then you've got to walk me through, show me who your management team is. I want to know the size of the market. Why is this market worth getting at? I want to know your product, that's very important.
Video examples
How Do You Dismantle a...
of bigger chunk as possible like an entire rim bone might come off as one unit then be packed up and a couple of points of look like we're coming to the actual fossil but but it wasn't it was gas material how it was mounted they they ran a steel armature through the centre of the bone so it grows on a
Video examples
Making Dinosaurs Come...
about hanging the skeleton safely the steel frame will be a work of art in itself millimetre perfect and subtle enough not to draw attention away from the dinosaur punchin is filing down part of the rib armature again this is specifically made like a piece of
Video examples
Taking imagination...
refers to the number of microseconds that the Earth's day was shortened i couldn't build this with a steel ring the way i knew its shape was too complex now so i replaced the metal armature
Example 1 of 4
Quote examples
Henry Moore
English Sculptor
In Giacometti's work, the armature has once again become the life-line of the sculpture, and also, he's brought back to sculpture a nervous sensitivity which the 'pure carving' side of sculpture can lose sight of altogether.
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Peter Landesman
American Director
A museum's meticulous presentation - exhaustive captions, hushed lighting, state-of-the-art armature - creates an institutional authority that is constructed to seem impregnable.
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Clifton Fadiman
American Writer
I tried to use the questions and answers as an armature on which to build a sculpture of genuine conversation.
Quote examples
Henry Moore
English Sculptor
In Giacometti's work, the armature has once again become the life-line of the sculpture, and also, he's brought back to sculpture a nervous sensitivity which the 'pure carving' side of sculpture can lose sight of altogether.
Quote examples
Peter Landesman
American Director
A museum's meticulous presentation - exhaustive captions, hushed lighting, state-of-the-art armature - creates an institutional authority that is constructed to seem impregnable.
Quote examples
Clifton Fadiman
American Writer
I tried to use the questions and answers as an armature on which to build a sculpture of genuine conversation.
Example 1 of 3
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