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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

machine go
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

farm machine
a machine used in farming

noun.artifact

4 Subcategories

cultivator, tiller go
a farm implement used to break up the surface of the soil (for aeration and weed control and conservation of moisture)
harvester, reaper go
farm machine that gathers a food crop from the fields
haymaker, hay conditioner go
a farm machine that treats hay to cause more rapid and even drying
thresher, thrasher, threshing machine go
a farm machine for separating seeds or grain from the husks and straw