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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

span, bridge
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

noun.artifact

15 Subcategories

Bailey bridge go
a temporary bridge designed for rapid construction
cantilever bridge go
bridge constructed of two cantilevers that meet in the middle
cattle guard, cattle grid go
a bridge over a ditch consisting of parallel metal bars that allow pedestrians and vehicles to pass, but not cattle
covered bridge go
a bridge whose passageway is protected by a roof and enclosing sides
drawbridge, lift bridge go
a bridge that can be raised to block passage or to allow boats or ships to pass beneath it
footbridge, overcrossing, pedestrian bridge go
a bridge designed for pedestrians
flyover, overpass go
bridge formed by the upper level of a crossing of two highways at different levels
pontoon bridge, bateau bridge, floating bridge go
a temporary bridge built over a series of pontoons
rope bridge go
a bridge consisting of ropes
steel arch bridge go
a steel bridge constructed in the form of an arch
suspension bridge go
a bridge that has a roadway supported by cables that are anchored at both ends
toll bridge go
a bridge where toll is charged for crossing
trestle bridge go
a bridge supported by trestlework
truss bridge go
a bridge supported by trusses
viaduct go
bridge consisting of a series of arches supported by piers used to carry a road (or railroad) over a valley