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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

mechanism go
device consisting of a piece of machinery

mechanical device go
mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles

ride
a mechanical device that you ride for amusement or excitement

noun.artifact

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carousel, carrousel, merry-go-round, roundabout, whirligig go
a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement
Ferris wheel go
a vertical rotating mechanism consisting of a large wheel with suspended seats that remain upright as the wheel rotates
roller coaster, big dipper, chute-the-chute go
elevated railway in an amusement park (usually with sharp curves and steep inclines)