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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

holding device
a device for holding something

noun.artifact

8 Subcategories

chuck go
a holding device consisting of adjustable jaws that center a workpiece in a lathe or center a tool in a drill
clinch, clamp go
a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together
holder go
a holding device
jaw go
holding device consisting of one or both of the opposing parts of a tool that close to hold an object
last, shoemaker's last, cobbler's last go
holding device shaped like a human foot that is used to fashion or repair shoes
pullback, tieback go
a device (as a decorative loop of cord or fabric) for holding or drawing something back
spike, spindle go
any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object
vise, bench vise go
a holding device attached to a workbench