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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

whip
an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping

noun.artifact

8 Subcategories

cat, cat-o'-nine-tails go
a whip with nine knotted cords
cowhide go
a heavy flexible whip braided from leather made from the hide of a cow
horsewhip go
a whip for controlling horses
knout go
a whip with a lash of leather thongs twisted with wire
quirt go
whip with a leather thong at the end
riding crop, hunting crop go
a short whip with a thong at the end and a handle for opening gates
flagellum, scourge go
a whip used to inflict punishment (often used for pedantic humor)
strap go
whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging