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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

way go
any artifact consisting of a road or path affording passage from one place to another

stairway, staircase
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

noun.artifact

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backstairs go
a second staircase at the rear of a building
companionway go
a stairway or ladder that leads from one deck to another on a ship
escalator, moving staircase, moving stairway go
a stairway whose steps move continuously on a circulating belt
fire escape, emergency exit go
a stairway (often on the outside of a building) that permits exit in the case of fire or other emergency
flight, flight of stairs, flight of steps go
a stairway (set of steps) between one floor or landing and the next
ghat go
stairway in India leading down to a landing on the water
stairs, steps go
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
ramp go
a movable staircase that passengers use to board or leave an aircraft