Noun: armature aa(r)-mu-chu(r)
- Coil in which voltage is induced by motion through a magnetic field
"The electrician replaced the faulty armature in the motor"
- A framework or structure providing support, especially in sculpture
"The clay figure was built around a wire armature"
Derived forms: armatures
Type of: coil
Part of: electric motor, electromagnet
Encyclopedia: Armature