armature Synonyms
Another word for armature
• noun (Context 1)
A skeletal framework or internal structure used to support a sculpture being modeled in clay, wax, or other pliable material.
"The sculptor carefully bent the wire framework into the shape of a leaping horse before applying the first layer of clay."
• noun (Context 2)
The rotating part of a dynamo, electric motor, or generator, typically consisting of coils of wire wound around an iron core.
"When the vintage fan stopped working, the mechanic discovered that the copper windings on the motor's rotor had completely burned out."
• noun (Context 3)
The protective covering, spines, or defensive structures of an animal or plant.
"The heavy, bony armor of the armadillo protects it from the sharp teeth of most predators."
Opposites of armature
The opposite of armature shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: