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English Dictionary: armature by the DICT Development Group
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
armature
n
  1. coil in which voltage is induced by motion through a magnetic field
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Armature \Ar"ma*ture\, n. (Elec.)
      That part of a dynamo or electric generator or of an electric
      motor in which a current is induced by a relatively moving
      magnetic field. The armature usually consists of a series of
      coils or groups of insulated conductors surrounding a core of
      iron.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Armature \Ar"ma*ture\, n. [L. armatura, fr. armare to arm: cf.
      F. armature. See {Arm}, v. t., {Armor}.]
      1. Armor; whatever is worn or used for the protection and
            defense of the body, esp. the protective outfit of some
            animals and plants.
  
      2. (Magnetism) A piece of soft iron used to connect the two
            poles of a magnet, or electro-magnet, in order to complete
            the circuit, or to receive and apply the magnetic force.
            In the ordinary horseshoe magnet, it serves to prevent the
            dissipation of the magnetic force.
  
      3. (Arch.) Iron bars or framing employed for the
            consolidation of a building, as in sustaining slender
            columns, holding up canopies, etc. --Oxf. Gloss.
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