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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

instrument go
a device that requires skill for proper use

measuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device go
instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something

timepiece, timekeeper, horologe go
a measuring instrument or device for keeping time

watch, ticker
a small portable timepiece

noun.artifact

7 Subcategories

analog watch go
a watch that represents time by the position of hands on a dial
digital watch go
a watch with a digital display
hunter, hunting watch go
a watch with a hinged metal lid to protect the crystal
pendulum watch go
(18th century) a watch with a balance wheel having a fake pendulum attached to it
pocket watch go
a watch that is carried in a small watch pocket
stem-winder go
a watch that is wound by turning a knob at the stem
wristwatch, wrist watch go
a watch that is worn strapped to the wrist