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(ar-ma-ture) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. any protective covering any part or structure of an organism useful for defense or offense; as claws; teeth; burs; or thorns a soft iron bar placed across the poles of a magnet to keep it from losing magnetic power the laminated iron core with wi

Example Sentence

An armature is part of an electric motor.

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