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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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machine, simple machine go
a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point
a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point
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wheel go
a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
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gear, gear wheel, geared wheel, cogwheel go
a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion
a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion
pinion
a gear with a small number of teeth designed to mesh with a larger wheel or rack
a gear with a small number of teeth designed to mesh with a larger wheel or rack
noun.artifact
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lantern pinion, lantern wheel go
a small pinion having cylindrical bars instead of teeth, used chiefly in inexpensive clocks