Armature

/ˈɑːmət‍ʃˌɔː/

/ˈɑːɹmətʃˌʊɹ/

[noun]

Armature

[NOUN]

coil in which voltage is induced by motion through a magnetic field

a framework or structure made of metal wire or other materials used as a support for shaping and securing the clay, plaster or other materials used in the creation of the sculpture

Examples

1. But those armatures also served as mnemonic devices.

2. So inside the valve we have the armature.

3. we'll put armature wire in here

4. So we were floating armatures inside of stone molds.