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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

equipment go
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

naval equipment go
equipment for a navy

shipboard system
a system designed to work as a coherent entity on board a naval ship

noun.artifact

6 Subcategories

anti-submarine rocket go
a shipboard system to fire rockets at submarines
basic point defense missile system go
a shipboard missile system
naval tactical data system go
a shipboard system for collecting and displaying tactical data
ship-towed long-range acoustic detection system go
a shipboard system consisting of an acoustic detection system that is towed behind the ship
surface-to-air missile system go
the shipboard system that fires missiles at aircraft
target acquisition system go
a shipboard system for the detection and identification and location of a target with enough detail to permit effective weapon employment