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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

drafting instrument
an instrument used by a draftsman in making drawings

noun.artifact

5 Subcategories

compass go
drafting instrument used for drawing circles
divider go
a drafting instrument resembling a compass that is used for dividing lines into equal segments or for transferring measurements
protractor go
drafting instrument used to draw or measure angles
triangle go
any of various triangular drafting instruments used to draw straight lines at specified angles
T-square go
a square used by draftsmen to draw parallel lines