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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

stick go
an implement consisting of a length of wood

staff
a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose

noun.artifact

8 Subcategories

alpenstock go
a stout staff with a metal point
baton go
a short staff carried by some officials to symbolize an office or an authority
crook, shepherd's crook go
a long staff with one end being hook shaped
crutch go
a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground
distaff go
the staff on which wool or flax is wound before spinning
flagpole, flagstaff go
a tall staff or pole on which a flag is raised
pikestaff go
the staff of a pike
quarterstaff go
a long stout staff used as a weapon