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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

container go
any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)

dispenser
a container so designed that the contents can be used in prescribed amounts

noun.artifact

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aerosol, aerosol container, aerosol can, aerosol bomb, spray can go
a dispenser that holds a substance under pressure and that can release it as a fine spray (usually by means of a propellant gas)
atomizer, atomiser, spray, sprayer, nebulizer, nebuliser go
a dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine mist
inhaler, inhalator go
a dispenser that produces a chemical vapor to be inhaled in order to relieve nasal congestion
roll-on go
a dispenser of a liquid cosmetic (such as a deodorant) having a revolving ball as an applicator
slinger ring go
dispenser consisting of a tubular ring around the propeller hub of an airplane through which antifreeze solution is spread over the blades
soap dispenser go
dispenser of liquid soap