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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 go
an instrument designed and used to punish a condemned person

instrument of torture
an instrument of punishment designed and used to inflict torture on the condemned person

noun.artifact

4 Subcategories

boot, the boot, iron boot, iron heel go
an instrument of torture that is used to heat or crush the foot and leg
iron maiden go
instrument of torture consisting of a hollow iron frame shaped like the human body and lined with spikes to impale the victim
rack, wheel go
an instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
thumbscrew go
instrument of torture that crushes the thumb