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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

airfoil, aerofoil, control surface, surface go
a device that provides reactive force when in motion relative to the surrounding air

flap, flaps
a movable airfoil that is part of an aircraft wing

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landing flap go
a flap on the underside of the wing that is lowered to slow the plane for landing