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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

obstruction, impedimenta, obstructor, obstructer, impediment go
any structure that makes progress difficult

barrier go
a structure or object that impedes free movement

movable barrier go
a barrier that can be moved to allow passage

gate
a movable barrier in a fence or wall

noun.artifact

11 Subcategories

head gate go
a gate upstream from a lock or canal that is used to control the flow of water at the upper end
lock-gate go
a gate that can be locked
lychgate, lichgate go
a roofed gate to a churchyard, formerly used as a temporary shelter for the bier during funerals
portcullis go
gate consisting of an iron or wooden grating that hangs in the entry to a castle or fortified town
postern go
a small gate in the rear of a fort or castle
tailgate, tailboard go
a gate at the rear of a vehicle
tail gate go
a gate downstream from a lock or canal that is used to control the flow of water at the lower end
tollgate, tollbar go
a gate or bar across a toll bridge or toll road which is lifted when the toll is paid
turnpike go
(from 16th to 19th centuries) gates set across a road to prevent passage until a toll had been paid
turnstile go
a gate consisting of a post that acts as a pivot for rotating arms
wicket, wicket door, wicket gate go
small gate or door (especially one that is part of a larger door)