armature

The term "armature" has different meanings depending on the context. In sculpture, an armature is a rigid framework, often made of wire, wood, or pipe, used to support soft modeling materials like clay or plaster while an artist shapes them.1

In the context of electric motors, an armature is a component that interacts with a magnetic field to produce mechanical energy from electrical energy. Specifically, armature reaction refers to the magnetomotive force created by the current induced in an electric motor's armature. This force alters the magnetic flux generated by the motor's field magnet. Electric motors typically convert electrical energy into mechanical energy through the interaction of current-carrying conductors within a magnetic field.23