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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

mechanical device go
mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles

machine, simple machine go
a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point

block, pulley, pulley-block, pulley block go
a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope

fairlead
a pulley-block used to guide a rope forming part of a ship's rigging to avoid chafing

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snatch block go
a pulley-block that can be opened to receive the bight of a rope