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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 go
support that is a constituent part of any structure or building

upright, vertical
a vertical structural member as a post or stake

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column, pillar go
(architecture) a tall vertical cylindrical structure standing upright and used to support a structure
jamb go
upright consisting of a vertical side member of a door or window frame
post go
an upright consisting of a piece of timber or metal fixed firmly in an upright position
stud, scantling go
an upright in house framing
shaft, scape go
(architecture) upright consisting of the vertical part of a column
stile go
an upright that is a member in a door or window frame