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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

damper, muffler go
a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations

shock, cushion, shock absorber go
a mechanical damper

air cushion, air spring
a mechanical device using confined air to absorb the shock of motion

noun.artifact

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