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armature

ar·ma·ture
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ahr-muh-cher]
    • /ˈɑr mə tʃər/
    • /ˈɑːmətjʊə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ahr-muh-cher]
    • /ˈɑr mə tʃər/

Definitions of armature word

  • noun armature a revolving structure in an electric motor or generator, wound with the coils that carry the current 3
  • noun armature 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 3
  • noun armature a soft iron or steel bar placed across the poles of a permanent magnet to close the magnetic circuit 3
  • noun armature such a bar placed across the poles of an electromagnet to transmit mechanical force 3
  • noun armature a framework to support the clay or other material used in modelling 3
  • noun armature the protective outer covering of an animal or plant 3

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Origin of armature

First appearance:

before 1535
One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; (< Middle French) < Latin armātūra an outfit, armor, equivalent to armāt(us) equipped (see arm2, -ate1) + -ūra -ure

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Parts of speech for Armature

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

armature popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

armature usage trend in Literature

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