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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

covering go
an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)

floor cover, floor covering go
a covering for a floor

rug, carpet, carpeting
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

noun.artifact

14 Subcategories

broadloom go
a carpet woven on a wide loom to obviate the need for seams
Brussels carpet go
a carpet with a strong linen warp and a heavy pile of colored woolen yarns drawn up in uncut loops to form a pattern
drugget go
a rug made of a coarse fabric having a cotton warp and a wool filling
flying carpet go
(Asian folktale) an imaginary carpet that will fly people anywhere they wish to go
hearthrug go
a rug spread out in front of a fireplace
Kurdistan go
an oriental rug woven by Kurds that is noted for fine colors and durability
numdah, numdah rug, nammad go
an embroidered rug made from a coarse Indian felt
prayer rug, prayer mat go
a small rug used by Muslims during their devotions
red carpet go
a strip of red carpeting laid down for dignitaries to walk on
runner go
a long narrow carpet
scatter rug, throw rug go
a small rug
shag rug go
a rug with long pile
stair-carpet go
a strip of carpet for laying on stairs
Wilton, Wilton carpet go
a carpet woven on a Jacquard loom with loops like a Brussels carpet but having the loops cut to form a close velvety pile