the central rotating part of an electric motor or generator
a bar of soft iron or steel placed across the poles of a horseshoe magnet to close the magnetic circuit
the part of an electromagnetic device that moves or vibrates under the influence of a magnetic field
a framework on which a sculpture or model in clay, wax, etc is assembled
the protective covering of a plant or animal
an offensive or defensive structure in a plant or animal, e.g. teeth or thorns
archaic arms or armour
the armature of the infantry
[Latin armatura armour, equipment, from armatus, past part. of armare: see arm2]