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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

restraint, constraint go
a device that retards something's motion

fastening, fixing, fastener, holdfast go
restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place

screw go
a fastener with a tapered threaded shank and a slotted head

woodscrew
a metal screw that tapers to a point so that it can be driven into wood with a screwdriver

noun.artifact

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lag screw, lag bolt go
a heavy woodscrew with a square or hexagonal head that is driven in with a wrench
screw eye go
a woodscrew having its shank bent into a ring