释义
[ ahr -muh -cher ] SHOW IPA
/ ˈɑr mə tʃər / PHONETIC RESPELLING
noun armor.
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 1535–45; (<Middle French ) <Latin armātūra an outfit, armor, equivalent to armāt (us ) equipped (see arm2 , -ate1 ) + -ūra -ure
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH armature amateur, armature Words nearby armature Armand, arm and a leg, Armani, armarian, armarium, armature , armature reaction, Armavir, armband, arm candy, armchair
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Example sentences from the Web for armature But Tarzan is also the armature for a heady display which reaches way beyond the simple chronicling of a pop phenomenon.
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Fig. 307 is a form of armature similarly constructed, but with four independent coils wound upon the four projections.
The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla | Thomas Commerford Martin
The two armature coils are in series with the field-coils and the same disposition of the shunt or short-circuit D is used.
The inventions, researches and writings of Nikola Tesla | Thomas Commerford Martin
What is the nature of the current produced in the armature coil of a magneto, that is, is it direct or alternating?
Physics | Willis Eugene Tower
As armature , commutator, and shaft rotate, the brushes connect first with one segment of the commutator and then with the other.
General Science | Bertha M. Clark
The armature is straight, however, the part F resting upon D.
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British Dictionary definitions for armature noun a revolving structure in an electric motor or generator, wound with the coils that carry the current
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
Also called: keeper a soft iron or steel bar placed across the poles of a permanent magnet to close the magnetic circuit
such a bar placed across the poles of an electromagnet to transmit mechanical force
sculpture a framework to support the clay or other material used in modelling
the protective outer covering of an animal or plant
SEE MORE SEE LESS Word Origin for armature C15: from Latin armātūra armour, equipment, from armāre to furnish with equipment; see arm ²
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Scientific definitions for armature 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.
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