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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

support go
any device that bears the weight of another thing

bearing
a rotating support placed between moving parts to allow them to move easily

noun.artifact

4 Subcategories

ball bearing, needle bearing, roller bearing go
bearings containing small metal balls
fifth wheel go
a steering bearing that enables the front axle of a horse-drawn wagon to rotate
journal bearing go
the bearing of a journal
thrust bearing go
a bearing designed to take thrusts parallel to the axis of revolution