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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

holding device go
a device for holding something

holder
a holding device

noun.artifact

5 Subcategories

candlestick, candle holder go
a holder with sockets for candles
cigarette holder go
a tube that holds a cigarette while it is being smoked
keyboard go
holder consisting of an arrangement of hooks on which keys or locks can be hung
pin, peg, thole, tholepin, rowlock, oarlock go
a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing
zarf go
an ornamental metal cup-shaped holder for a hot coffee cup