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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
an implement consisting of a length of wood

noun.artifact

13 Subcategories

bow go
a slightly curved piece of resilient wood with taut horsehair strands
club go
stout stick that is larger at one end
divining rod, dowser, dowsing rod, waterfinder, water finder go
forked stick that is said to dip down to indicate underground water or oil
drumstick go
a stick used for playing a drum
linstock go
a stick about a meter long with a point on one end (to stick in the ground) and a forked head on the other end (to hold a lighted match)
matchstick go
a short thin stick of wood used in making matches
maulstick, mahlstick go
a long stick that a painter uses to support the hand holding the brush
backsword, singlestick, fencing stick go
a stick used instead of a sword for fencing
spindle go
a stick or pin used to twist the yarn in spinning
staff go
a strong rod or stick with a specialized utilitarian purpose
stob go
a short straight stick of wood
swizzle stick go
a small stick used to stir mixed drinks
walking stick go
a stick carried in the hand for support in walking