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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

rod go
a long thin implement made of metal or wood

shaft, rotating shaft
a revolving rod that transmits power or motion

noun.artifact

5 Subcategories

camshaft go
has cams attached to it
crankshaft go
a rotating shaft driven by (or driving) a crank
driveshaft go
a rotating shaft that transmits power from the engine to the point of application
arbor, spindle, mandrel, mandril go
any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts
transmission shaft go
rotating shaft that transmits rotary motion from the engine to the differential