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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 go
a device for amplifying or transmitting sound

whistle go
acoustic device that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound

boat whistle
a whistle on a boat that is sounded as a warning

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