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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

conductor go
a device designed to transmit electricity, heat, etc.

line, cable, transmission line
a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power

noun.artifact

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coaxial cable, coax, coax cable go
a transmission line for high-frequency signals
electrical cable go
a cable that provides an electrical connection for telephone or television or power stations
fiber optic cable, fibre optic cable go
a cable made of optical fibers that can transmit large amounts of information at the speed of light
power line, power cable go
cable used to distribute electricity
printer cable go
a cable between a computer and a printer