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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

excavation go
a hole in the ground made by excavating

ditch go
a long narrow excavation in the earth

trench
a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth

noun.artifact

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approach trench, communication trench go
a trench that provides protected passage between the rear and front lines of a defensive position
fire trench go
a trench especially constructed for the delivery of small-arms fire
moat, fosse go
ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
slit trench go
narrow trench for shelter in battle