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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

covering go
an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)

flap
any broad thin and limber covering attached at one edge

noun.artifact

9 Subcategories

barndoor go
an opaque adjustable flap on a lamp fixture
coattail go
the loose back flap of a coat that hangs below the waist
codpiece go
(15th-16th century) a flap for the crotch of men's tight-fitting breeches
earflap, earlap go
one of two flaps attached to a cap to keep the ears warm
jag, dag go
a flap along the edge of a garment
lap, overlap go
a flap that lies over another part
pocket flap go
a flap that covers the access to a pocket
fly, tent-fly, rainfly, fly sheet, tent flap go
flap consisting of a piece of canvas that can be drawn back to provide entrance to a tent
tongue go
the flap of material under the laces of a shoe or boot