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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

control, controller go
a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine

switch, electric switch, electrical switch
control consisting of a mechanical or electrical or electronic device for making or breaking or changing the connections in a circuit

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commutator go
switch for reversing the direction of an electric current
cutout go
a switch that interrupts an electric circuit in the event of an overload
ignition switch go
switch that operates a solenoid that closes a circuit to operate the starter
push, button, push button go
an electrical switch operated by pressing
selector, selector switch go
a switch that is used to select among alternatives
three-way switch, three-point switch go
an electric switch that has three terminals
time-switch go
a switch set to operate at a desired time
toggle, toggle switch, on-off switch, on/off switch go
a hinged switch that can assume either of two positions