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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

device go
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

support go
any device that bears the weight of another thing

structural member
support that is a constituent part of any structure or building

noun.artifact

7 Subcategories

beam go
long thick piece of wood or metal or concrete, etc., used in construction
brace, bracing go
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
plate go
structural member consisting of a horizontal beam that provides bearing and anchorage
riser go
structural member consisting of the vertical part of a stair or step
sill go
structural member consisting of a continuous horizontal timber forming the lowest member of a framework or supporting structure
tread go
structural member consisting of the horizontal part of a stair or step
upright, vertical go
a vertical structural member as a post or stake