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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

engine
an instrument or machine that is used in warfare, such as a battering ram, catapult, artillery piece, etc.

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battering ram go
a ram used to break down doors of fortified buildings
onager, catapult, arbalest, arbalist, ballista, bricole, mangonel, trebuchet, trebucket go
an engine that provided medieval artillery used during sieges