Larmatura

Larmatura is a term found in several Romance languages with different meanings depending on context. In Italian, written as l’armatura or armatura, it primarily denotes armor—protective clothing and equipment used by armored warriors. The word can also refer to a framework or internal skeleton, such as the armature of a sculpture, a machine, or a device that provides support.

In Romanian, the related form armătura or armatură is used mainly in construction to mean reinforcement. Armătura refers to the steel bars and meshes embedded in concrete to increase its tensile strength and structural integrity. In some contexts, the term can also denote armor plating, but in technical use it is most often associated with reinforcement.

Beyond these, the cognate armature appears in other languages with specialized senses. In English, armature denotes the frame or skeleton of a sculpture, the winding and core of certain electrical machines, or an internal framework in various technical or artistic applications. The underlying root is Latin armatura, from armare meaning to arm or equip.

Overall, larmatura/armatura is a polyvalent term whose meaning is shaped by its linguistic and technical context, ranging from protective gear and armor to structural reinforcement and internal frameworks. See also armor, armature, and armatură.