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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

lifting device
a device for lifting heavy loads

noun.artifact

4 Subcategories

crane go
lifts and moves heavy objects
lift, elevator go
lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building
hoist go
lifting device for raising heavy or cumbersome objects
winch, windlass go
lifting device consisting of a horizontal cylinder turned by a crank on which a cable or rope winds