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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

object, physical object go
a tangible and visible entity

whole, unit go
an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity

artifact, artefact go
a man-made object taken as a whole

instrumentation, instrumentality go
an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end

implement go
instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end

tool go
an implement used in the practice of a vocation

abrader, abradant
a tool or machine used for wearing down or smoothing or polishing

noun.artifact

2 Subcategories

abrading stone go
a primitive stone artifact (usually made of sandstone) used as an abrader
steel-wool pad go
abrader consisting of a pad of steel wool used for polishing or smoothing