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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)

protection, protective covering, protective cover go
a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury

screen
a protective covering consisting of netting

noun.artifact

5 Subcategories

fire screen, fireguard go
a metal screen before an open fire for protection (especially against flying sparks)
mosquito net go
a fine net or screen (especially around beds) to protect against mosquitos
smoke screen, smokescreen go
(military) screen consisting of a cloud of smoke that obscures movements
window screen go
screen to keep insects from entering a building through the open window
windshield, windscreen go
transparent screen (as of glass) to protect occupants of a vehicle