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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

instrument go
a device that requires skill for proper use

arm, weapon, weapon system go
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

knife go
a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point

dagger, sticker
a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing

noun.artifact

5 Subcategories

dirk go
a relatively long dagger with a straight blade
kirpan go
a ceremonial four-inch curved dagger that Sikh men and women are obliged to wear at all times
kris, creese, crease go
a Malayan dagger with a wavy blade
bodkin, poniard go
a dagger with a slender blade
stiletto go
a small dagger with a tapered blade