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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

arms, munition, weaponry, implements of war, weapons system go
weapons considered collectively

armament go
weaponry used by military or naval force

gun, artillery, heavy weapon, ordnance go
large but transportable armament

cannon go
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels

high-angle gun
a cannon that can be fired at a high elevation for relatively short ranges

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mortar, howitzer, trench mortar go
a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range