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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

construction, structure go
a thing constructed

obstruction, impedimenta, obstructor, obstructer, impediment go
any structure that makes progress difficult

barrier
a structure or object that impedes free movement

noun.artifact

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bannister, banister, balustrade, balusters, handrail go
a railing at the side of a staircase or balcony to prevent people from falling
barricade go
a barrier (usually thrown up hastily) to impede the advance of an enemy
mole, breakwater, groin, groyne, bulwark, seawall, jetty go
a protective structure of stone or concrete
bulwark go
a fencelike structure around a deck (usually plural)
crash barrier go
a strong protective barrier that is erected around a racetrack or in the middle of a dual-lane highway in order to reduce the likelihood of severe accidents
dam, dike, dyke go
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
fencing, fence go
a barrier that serves to enclose an area
wing, fender go
a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud
grating, grate go
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
hurdle go
a light movable barrier that competitors must leap over in certain races
movable barrier go
a barrier that can be moved to allow passage
rail, railing go
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
revetment go
a barrier against explosives
barricade, roadblock go
a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc.
starting gate, starting stall go
a movable barrier on the starting line of a race course