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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

electrical device go
a device that produces or is powered by electricity

aerial, antenna, transmitting aerial go
an electrical device that sends or receives radio or television signals

directional antenna
an antenna that transmits or receives signals only in a narrow angle

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3 Subcategories

array go
an arrangement of aerials spaced to give desired directional characteristics
dish, saucer, dish aerial, dish antenna go
directional antenna consisting of a parabolic reflector for microwave or radio frequency radiation
yagi, Yagi aerial go
a sharply directional antenna