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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

instrument go
a device that requires skill for proper use

instrument of punishment
an instrument designed and used to punish a condemned person

noun.artifact

7 Subcategories

cangue go
an instrument of punishment formerly used in China for petty criminals
cucking stool, ducking stool go
an instrument of punishment consisting of a chair in which offenders were ducked in water
instrument of torture go
an instrument of punishment designed and used to inflict torture on the condemned person
paddle go
an instrument of punishment consisting of a flat board
pillory go
a wooden instrument of punishment on a post with holes for the wrists and neck
stocks go
a former instrument of punishment consisting of a heavy timber frame with holes in which the feet (and sometimes the hands) of an offender could be locked
switch go
a flexible implement used as an instrument of punishment