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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

machine go
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

press, mechanical press
any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids

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6 Subcategories

cheese press go
a press for shaping cheese curd
ciderpress go
a press that is used to extract the juice from apples
garlic press go
a press for extracting juice from garlic
hydraulic press go
press in which a force applied by a piston to a small area is transmitted through water to another piston having a large area
punch press go
a power driven press used to shape metal parts
winepress go
a press that is used to extract the juice from grapes