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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

defense, defence, defensive structure go
a structure used to defend against attack

fortification, munition
defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it

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bastion go
projecting part of a rampart or other fortification
bunker, dugout go
a fortification of earth
castle go
a large building formerly occupied by a ruler and fortified against attack
defilade go
the arrangement of defensive fortifications to protect against enemy fire
entrenchment, intrenchment go
an entrenched fortification
escarpment, escarp, scarp, protective embankment go
a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification
fieldwork go
a temporary fortification built by troops in the field
lunette go
temporary fortification like a detached bastion
palisade go
fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground
parapet, breastwork go
fortification consisting of a low wall
redoubt go
(military) a temporary or supplementary fortification
stockade go
fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense