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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

elastic device go
any flexible device that will return to its original shape when stretched

spring
a metal elastic device that returns to its shape or position when pushed or pulled or pressed

noun.artifact

5 Subcategories

bedspring go
(usually plural) one of the springs holding up the mattress of a bed
coil spring, volute spring go
a spring in the shape of a coil
leaf spring go
long narrow spring consisting of several layers of metal springs bracketed together
mainspring go
the most important spring in a mechanical device (especially a clock or watch)
spiral spring go
a spring that is wound like a spiral