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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
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instrumentation, instrumentality go
an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end
an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end
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lamp
an artificial source of visible illumination
an artificial source of visible illumination
noun.artifact
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Aladdin's lamp go
(Arabian Nights) a magical lamp from which Aladdin summoned a genie
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candle, taper, wax light go
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
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discharge lamp go
a lamp that generates light by a discharge between two electrodes in a gas
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electric lamp go
a lamp powered by electricity
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flash, photoflash, flash lamp, flashgun, flashbulb, flash bulb go
a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph
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fluorescent lamp go
lamp consisting of a tube coated on the inside with a fluorescent material
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gas lamp go
a lamp that burns illuminating gas
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hurricane lamp, hurricane lantern, tornado lantern, storm lantern, storm lamp go
an oil lamp with a glass chimney and perforated metal lid to protect the flame from high winds
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lantern go
light in a transparent protective case
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limelight, calcium light go
a lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light
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neon lamp, neon induction lamp, neon tube go
a lamp consisting of a small gas-discharge tube containing neon at low pressure
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oil lamp, kerosene lamp, kerosine lamp go
a lamp that burns oil (as kerosine) for light
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sodium-vapor lamp, sodium-vapour lamp go
lamp in which an electric current passed through a tube of sodium vapor makes a yellow light
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spirit lamp go
a lamp that burns a volatile liquid fuel such as alcohol
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spot, spotlight go
a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area
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streetlight, street lamp go
a lamp supported on a lamppost
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taillight, tail lamp, rear light, rear lamp go
lamp (usually red) mounted at the rear of a motor vehicle