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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

mechanism go
device consisting of a piece of machinery

mechanical device go
mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles

machine, simple machine go
a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point

inclined plane
a simple machine for elevating objects

noun.artifact

3 Subcategories

ramp, incline go
an inclined surface connecting two levels
screw go
a simple machine of the inclined-plane type consisting of a spirally threaded cylindrical rod that engages with a similarly threaded hole
wedge go
something solid that is usable as an inclined plane (shaped like a V) that can be pushed between two things to separate them