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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

rotating mechanism go
a mechanism that rotates

circle, round go
any circular or rotating mechanism

disk, disc
a flat circular plate

noun.artifact

9 Subcategories

acetate disk, phonograph recording disk go
a disk coated with cellulose acetate
brake disk go
a disk or plate that is fixed to the wheel
deadeye go
(nautical) a round hardwood disk with holes and a grooved perimeter used to tighten a shroud
diaphragm go
electro-acoustic transducer that vibrates to receive or produce sound waves
discus, saucer go
a disk used in throwing competitions
Frisbee go
a light, plastic disk about 10 inches in diameter
planchet, coin blank go
a flat metal disk ready for stamping as a coin
puck, hockey puck go
a vulcanized rubber disk 3 inches in diameter that is used instead of a ball in ice hockey
token go
a metal or plastic disk that can be redeemed or used in designated slot machines