Nouns denoting man-made objects

system
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
 
disc
(computer science) a memory device consisting of a flat disk covered with a magnetic coating on which information is stored
 
reticulation
an arrangement resembling a net or network
 
window
an opening in a wall or screen that admits light and air and through which customers can be served
 
Glengarry
a Scottish cap with straight sides and a crease along the top from front to back; worn by Highlanders as part of military dress
 
spinner
fisherman's lure; revolves when drawn through the water
 
men's
a public toilet for men
 
tackle
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
 
soft pedal
a pedal on a piano that moves the action closer to the strings and so soften the sound
 
album
a book of blank pages with pockets or envelopes; for organizing photographs or stamp collections etc
 
wale
thick plank forming a ridge along the side of a wooden ship
 
balloon
small thin inflatable rubber bag with narrow neck
 
baking tray
a cooking utensil consisting of a flat rectangular metal sheet used for baking cookies or biscuits
 
floating dry dock
dry dock that can be submerged under a vessel and then raised
 
canvas
an oil painting on canvas fabric
 
side arm
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
 
spoke
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
 
shuttle helicopter
a helicopter that shuttles back and forth
 
landing net
a bag-shaped fishnet on a long handle to take a captured fish from the water
 
petrol pump
a pump in a service station that draws gasoline from underground storage tanks
 
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