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

noun.artifact

8 Subcategories

barge pole go
a long pole used to propel or guide a barge
boom, microphone boom go
a pole carrying an overhead microphone projected over a film or tv set
caber go
a heavy wooden pole (such as the trunk of a young fir) that is tossed as a test of strength (in the Highlands of northern Scotland)
clothes tree, coat tree, coat stand go
an upright pole with pegs or hooks on which to hang clothing
mast go
any sturdy upright pole
ski pole go
a pole with metal points used as an aid in skiing
spar go
a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging
stilt go
one of two stout poles with foot rests in the middle