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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

trap
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

noun.artifact

11 Subcategories

flytrap go
a trap for catching flies
lobster pot go
trap for catching lobsters
mantrap go
a trap for catching trespassers
mousetrap go
a trap for catching mice
net go
a trap made of netting to catch fish or birds or insects
pit, pitfall go
a trap in the form of a concealed hole
pound net go
trap consisting of an arrangement of nets directing fish into an enclosure
rattrap go
a trap for catching rats
gin, noose, snare go
a trap for birds or small mammals
steel trap go
a trap made of steel with a strong spring and sharp toothlike projections to hold the prey
web, entanglement go
an intricate trap that entangles or ensnares its victim