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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

implement go
instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end

rod go
a long thin implement made of metal or wood

pole go
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

spar go
a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging

mast
a vertical spar for supporting sails

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6 Subcategories

foremast go
the mast nearest the bow in vessels with two or more masts
jigger, jiggermast go
any small mast on a sailing vessel
jury mast go
a temporary mast to replace one that has broken off
mainmast go
the chief mast of a sailing vessel with two or more masts
mizzen, mizen, mizzenmast, mizenmast go
third mast from the bow in a vessel having three or more masts
topmast go
the mast next above a lower mast and topmost in a fore-and-aft rig