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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

machine, simple machine go
a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point

wheel go
a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

daisy print wheel, daisy wheel
a wheel around which is a set of print characters that make a typing impression on paper

noun.artifact

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