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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

pump go
a mechanical device that moves fluid or gas by pressure or suction

air pump, vacuum pump go
a pump that moves air in or out of something

ion pump
a vacuum pump that removes gas by ionizing the atoms or molecules and adsorbing them on a metal surface

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