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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

support go
any device that bears the weight of another thing

bracket, wall bracket
a support projecting from a wall (as to hold a shelf)

noun.artifact

6 Subcategories

angle bracket, angle iron go
an L-shaped metal bracket
console go
an ornamental scroll-shaped bracket (especially one used to support a wall fixture)
corbel, truss go
(architecture) a triangular bracket of brick or stone (usually of slight extent)
modillion go
(architecture) one of a set of ornamental brackets under a cornice
sconce go
a decorative wall bracket for holding candles or other sources of light
shelf bracket go
a bracket to support a shelf