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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

part, portion go
something less than the whole of a human artifact

component, constituent, element go
an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up

accessory, appurtenance, supplement, add-on go
a supplementary component that improves capability

fitting go
a small and often standardized accessory to a larger system

receptacle
an electrical (or electronic) fitting that is connected to a source of power and equipped to receive an insert

noun.artifact

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outlet box go
(electricity) receptacle consisting of the metal box designed for connections to a wiring system
slot, expansion slot go
(computer) a socket in a microcomputer that will accept a plug-in circuit board
socket go
a receptacle into which an electric device can be inserted
outlet, wall socket, wall plug, electric outlet, electrical outlet, electric receptacle go
receptacle providing a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices