Object terms in use on the Scheme's database.
These terms are from the BM/MDA thesaurus of archaeological object terms.
| Term | Scope note | Term type |
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| WINNOWING FAN | A fan used to create an air current to separate grain from chaff. | Preferred term |
| WINNOWING FORK | A large fork with a lot of space between twines used to throw grain etc into a breeze to separate grain from chaff. | Preferred term |
| WINNOWING TRAY | A tray for separating grain from chaff. | Preferred term |
| WIRE | A metal thread. | Preferred term |
| WITCH BOTTLE | A bottle for the confinement of evil spirits. | Preferred term |
| Wool Comb | Narrow term | |
| WOOL WEIGHT | A weight used for the measurement of wool. | Preferred term |
| WORKED OBJECT | An object showing signs of being worked. Use more specific term where known. | Preferred term |
| WRAP | A garment used to wrap around a person. | Preferred term |
| WRENCH | A tool with adjustable jaws for gripping and turning objects. | Preferred term |
| WRIST BAND | A band worn around the wrist as a bracelet. | Preferred term |
| Wrist Clasp | Narrow term | |
| Wrist Guard | Narrow term | |
| Wrist Torc | Narrow term | |
| WRITING AND DRAWING EQUIPMENT | An object used in the transmission of the written word or drawn image. | Preferred term |
| WRITING BRUSH | A brush used in writing. | Preferred term |
| WRITING CONTAINER | A container holding materials used in writing. | Preferred term |
| WRITING SLATE | A slate tablet, often framed in wood, for writing purposes. Use a materials thesaurus to record the material type slate. | Preferred term |
| WRITING TABLET | Two or more tablets of wood attached by a string or leather thong, with a raised border one side of which was filled with wax to write upon. Thin wooden tablets with ink writing are also known. | Preferred term |
| WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS | Objects used or associated with the transmission of ideas and information through the written medium. | Preferred term |
| WRITTEN ITEM | An object which has words inscribed, engraved carved or written upon it. | Preferred term |
| YARN TWISTER | A tool used to twist fibres together to create yarn. | Preferred term |
| YOKE (ANIMAL) | A crosspiece fastened over the necks of two or more animals, often oxen, and attached to the plough or cart to be drawn. | Preferred term |
| YOKE (HUMAN) | A frame shaped to fit around the neck and shoulders of a person for carrying buckets. Usually made of wood. | Preferred term |
| Yoke Terminal | Narrow term |
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