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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

lifting device go
a device for lifting heavy loads

lift, elevator
lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building

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dumbwaiter, food elevator go
a small elevator used to convey food (or other goods) from one floor of a building to another
freight elevator, service elevator go
an elevator designed for carrying freight
paternoster go
a type of lift having a chain of open compartments that move continually in an endless loop so that (agile) passengers can step on or off at each floor