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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
a long thin implement made of metal or wood

noun.artifact

14 Subcategories

baton, wand go
a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir
baton go
a hollow metal rod that is wielded or twirled by a drum major or drum majorette
connecting rod go
a rod that transmits motion (especially one that connects a rotating wheel to a reciprocating shaft)
control rod go
a steel or aluminum rod that can be moved up or down to control the rate of the nuclear reaction
fishing rod, fishing pole go
a rod of wood or steel or fiberglass that is used in fishing to extend the fishing line
kickstand go
a swiveling metal rod attached to a bicycle or motorcycle or other two-wheeled vehicle
pole go
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
ramrod go
a rod used to ram the charge into a muzzle-loading firearm
ramrod go
a rod used to clean the barrel of a firearm
shaft, rotating shaft go
a revolving rod that transmits power or motion
shaft go
a long rod or pole (especially the handle of an implement or the body of a weapon like a spear or arrow)
stair-rod go
a rod that holds a stair-carpet in the angle between two steps
tie rod go
either of two rods that link the steering gear to the front wheels
wand go
a rod used by a magician or water diviner