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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

device go
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

acoustic device
a device for amplifying or transmitting sound

noun.artifact

11 Subcategories

bell go
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
birdcall go
a device for imitating a birdcall
hearing aid, ear trumpet go
a conical acoustic device formerly used to direct sound to the ear of a hearing-impaired person
megaphone go
a cone-shaped acoustic device held to the mouth to intensify and direct the human voice
mouthpiece go
an acoustic device
mute go
a device used to soften the tone of a musical instrument
muffler, silencer go
a tubular acoustic device inserted in the exhaust system that is designed to reduce noise
siren go
an acoustic device producing a loud often wailing sound as a signal or warning
slapstick go
acoustic device consisting of two paddles hinged together
speaking trumpet go
a trumpet-shaped acoustic device to intensify and direct the human voice
whistle go
acoustic device that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound