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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

reinforcement, strengthener go
a device designed to provide additional strength

brace, bracing go
a structural member used to stiffen a framework

stay go
(nautical) brace consisting of a heavy rope or wire cable used as a support for a mast or spar

forestay go
an adjustable stay from the foremast to the deck or bowsprit

mainstay
the forestay that braces the mainmast

noun.artifact

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