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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

mechanism go
device consisting of a piece of machinery

control, controller go
a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine

valve go
control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid

choke
a valve that controls the flow of air into the carburetor of a gasoline engine

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automatic choke go
a choke that automatically controls the flow of air to the carburetor