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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

fortress, fort
a fortified defensive structure

noun.artifact

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alcazar go
any of various Spanish fortresses or palaces built by the Moors
martello tower go
a circular masonry fort for coastal defence
presidio go
a fortress established in the southwestern United States by the Spanish in order to protect their missions and other holdings
sconce go
a small fort or earthwork defending a ford, pass, or castle gate