ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Armature

/ˈɑː.mə.tjʊə/ · noun

Meaning

A detachment of soldiers; soldiers collectively..

Definitions by Sense

A detachment of soldiers; soldiers collectively.
Armor, such as a suit of armor, weapons and other military equipment.
The art of using arms and armour in combat; skill at arms; a mode or manner of armed combat.
The rotating part of an electric motor or dynamo, which mostly consists of coils of wire (the winding) around a metal core.
The moving part in an electromechanical device like a loudspeaker or a buzzer.
A piece of soft steel or iron that connects the poles of a magnet, to preserve its strength by forming a circuit.
(sculpture) A supporting framework in a sculpture.
(computer graphics) A kinematic chain (a system of bones or rigid bodies connected by joints) that is used to pose and deform models, often character models.

Example Sentences

It can take pictures or video from a front-facing camera, controlled by a voice command or a swipe on the right-hand armature, and is designed to display at-a-glance information on its screen which is visible only to the user.

T. S. Eliot had his legion of followers: the immaculate minor poet armaturing in exquisite technique a mildewed softness, and living a reminiscent universe which never existed.

"Armaturing to the larger size was just another challenge we had to face," comments Bruce.

This essentially implies that a wide overhang and waterproof foundations are needed, and the material itself is treated by compaction, alloying or armaturing.

Alonzo knew instantly how to armature his horse figures, by using some self-fashioned wires, to capture the real-life motion of his stallions. Armaturing is a skill that takes some artists years to master.

Good telling of happenings—fact or fiction—has talents in the tale. Beginning and end must strive to armature these.

Word Forms

armatures
armaturing
armatured

Synonyms for armature

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When Should You Use Armature?

Use armature when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does armature mean?

Armature means A detachment of soldiers; soldiers collectively..

What is a synonym for armature?

Common synonyms include keeper.

What is the opposite of armature?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use armature in a sentence?

It can take pictures or video from a front-facing camera, controlled by a voice command or a swipe on the right-hand armature, and is designed to display at-a-glance information on its screen which is visible only to the user.

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Definitions by Sense

A detachment of soldiers; soldiers collectively.

Armor, such as a suit of armor, weapons and other military equipment.

The art of using arms and armour in combat; skill at arms; a mode or manner of armed combat.

The rotating part of an electric motor or dynamo, which mostly consists of coils of wire (the winding) around a metal core.

The moving part in an electromechanical device like a loudspeaker or a buzzer.

A piece of soft steel or iron that connects the poles of a magnet, to preserve its strength by forming a circuit.

(sculpture) A supporting framework in a sculpture.

(computer graphics) A kinematic chain (a system of bones or rigid bodies connected by joints) that is used to pose and deform models, often character models.