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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
a mechanical device that serves to connect the ends of adjacent objects

noun.artifact

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clevis go
a coupler shaped like the letter U with holes through each end so a bolt or pin can pass through the holes to complete the coupling
clutch go
a coupling that connects or disconnects driving and driven parts of a driving mechanism
fluid drive go
an automotive power coupling
swivel go
a coupling (as in a chain) that has one end that turns on a headed pin
turnbuckle go
an oblong metal coupling with a swivel at one end and an internal thread at the other into which a threaded rod can be screwed in order to form a unit that can be adjusted for length or tension
universal joint, universal go
coupling that connects two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions