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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

lifting device go
a device for lifting heavy loads

hoist
lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects

noun.artifact

3 Subcategories

block and tackle go
pulley blocks with associated rope or cable
headgear go
the hoist at the pithead of a mine
wheel and axle go
hoist so arranged that a rope unwinding from a wheel is wound onto a cylindrical drum or shaft coaxial with the wheel