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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

explosive device go
device that bursts with sudden violence from internal energy

mine
explosive device that explodes on contact

noun.artifact

2 Subcategories

floating mine, marine mine go
an explosive mine designed to destroy ships that bump into it
land mine, ground-emplaced mine, booby trap go
an explosive mine hidden underground