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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

reinforcement, strengthener go
a device designed to provide additional strength

brace, bracing go
a structural member used to stiffen a framework

crosspiece
a transverse brace

noun.artifact

5 Subcategories

crossbar go
long thin horizontal crosspiece between two vertical posts
rundle, spoke, rung go
one of the crosspieces that form the steps of a ladder
round, rung, stave go
a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
thwart, cross thwart go
a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat
traverse, transom go
a horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it