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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

mechanical device go
mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles

coupling, coupler go
a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects

clutch go
a coupling that connects or disconnects driving and driven parts of a driving mechanism

friction clutch go
a clutch in which one part turns the other by the friction between them

cone clutch, cone friction clutch
a friction clutch in which the frictional surfaces are cone-shaped

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