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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

implement go
instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end

bar go
a rigid piece of metal or wood

lever go
a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum

compound lever go
a pair of levers hinged at the fulcrum

scissors, pair of scissors go
an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades

shears go
large scissors with strong blades

pruning shears
shears with strong blades used for light pruning of woody plants

noun.artifact

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secateurs go
small pruning shears with a spring that holds the handles open and a single blade that closes against a flat surface