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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

ship go
a vessel that carries passengers or freight

cargo ship, cargo vessel
a ship designed to carry cargo

noun.artifact

6 Subcategories

banana boat go
a ship designed to transport bananas
bottom, freighter, merchantman, merchant ship go
a cargo ship
cattleship, cattle boat go
a cargo ship for the transport of livestock
container ship, containership, container vessel go
a cargo ship designed to hold containerized cargoes
Liberty ship go
a slow cargo ship built during World War II
oil tanker, oiler, tanker, tank ship go
a cargo ship designed to carry crude oil in bulk