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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

breathing device, breathing apparatus, breathing machine, ventilator
a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure

noun.artifact

5 Subcategories

aqualung, Aqua-Lung, scuba go
a device (trade name Aqua-Lung) that lets divers breathe under water
oxygen mask go
a breathing device that is placed over the mouth and nose
respirator, inhalator go
a breathing device for administering long-term artificial respiration
resuscitator go
a breathing apparatus used for resuscitation by forcing oxygen into the lungs of a person who has undergone asphyxia or arrest of respiration
snorkel go
breathing device consisting of a bent tube fitting into a swimmer's mouth and extending above the surface