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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

transport, conveyance go
something that serves as a means of transportation

vehicle go
a conveyance that transports people or objects

craft go
a vehicle designed for navigation in or on water or air or through outer space

aircraft go
a vehicle that can fly

heavier-than-air craft
a non-buoyant aircraft that requires a source of power to hold it aloft and to propel it

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airplane, aeroplane, plane go
an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets
autogiro, autogyro, gyroplane go
an aircraft that is supported in flight by unpowered rotating horizontal wings (or blades)
drone, pilotless aircraft, radio-controlled aircraft go
an aircraft without a pilot that is operated by remote control
glider, sailplane go
aircraft supported only by the dynamic action of air against its surfaces
chopper, eggbeater, helicopter, whirlybird go
an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades
orthopter, ornithopter go
heavier-than-air craft that is propelled by the flapping of wings
warplane, military plane go
an aircraft designed and used for combat