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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

tool go
an implement used in the practice of a vocation

cutting implement go
a tool used for cutting or slicing

cutlery, cutter, cutting tool go
a cutting implement

edge tool go
any cutting tool with a sharp cutting edge (as a chisel or knife or plane or gouge)

knife go
edge tool used as a cutting instrument

pocketknife, pocket knife go
a knife with a blade that folds into the handle

switchblade, switchblade knife, flick-knife, flick knife
a pocketknife with a blade that springs open at the press of a button

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