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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

rail, railing
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

noun.artifact

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bar go
(law) a railing that encloses the part of the courtroom where the judges and lawyers sit and the case is tried
fife rail go
the railing surrounding the mast of a sailing vessel
safety rail, guardrail go
a railing placed alongside a stairway or road for safety
taffrail go
the railing around the stern of a ship