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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

striker
the part of a mechanical device that strikes something

noun.artifact

5 Subcategories

clapper, tongue go
metal striker that hangs inside a bell and makes a sound by hitting the side
firing pin go
striker that ignites the charge by striking the primer
hammer go
a striker that is covered in felt and that causes the piano strings to vibrate
hammer, cock go
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
head go
the striking part of a tool