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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

transport, conveyance go
something that serves as a means of transportation

vehicle go
a conveyance that transports people or objects

craft go
a vehicle designed for navigation in or on water or air or through outer space

vessel, watercraft go
a craft designed for water transportation

boat go
a small vessel for travel on water

barge, flatboat, hoy, lighter
a flatbottom boat for carrying heavy loads (especially on canals)

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dredger go
a barge (or a vessel resembling a barge) that is used for dredging
houseboat go
a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling
pontoon go
(nautical) a floating structure (as a flat-bottomed boat) that serves as a dock or to support a bridge
scow go
a barge carrying bulk materials in an open hold
wherry, Norfolk wherry go
sailing barge used especially in East Anglia