Construction

Of artifact.   May also be referred to as structure.

A thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons".

This concept's ID is @1~23906

Building

  • building 77 facts

    A structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place...

  • floor 5 facts

    A structure consisting of a room or set of rooms at a single position along a vertical scale;...

  • corner 0 facts

    (architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerston...

Architecture

  • arch 24 facts

    Itecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the...

  • entablature 4 facts

    (architecture) the structure consisting of the part of a classical temple above the...

Also contains

  • area 29 facts

    A part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function; "the spacious cooking...

  • span 18 facts

    A structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or...

  • projection 18 facts

    Any structure that branches out from a central support.

  • lodging 15 facts

    Structures collectively in which people are housed.

  • establishment 8 facts

    A public or private structure (business or governmental or educational) including...

  • memorial 8 facts

    A structure erected to commemorate persons or events.

  • obstruction 7 facts

    Any structure that makes progress difficult.

  • porch 6 facts

    A structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance.

  • defense 6 facts

    A structure used to defend against attack; "the artillery battered down the defenses".

  • balcony 4 facts

    An upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium.

  • partition 4 facts

    A vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from anoth...

  • mound 4 facts

    Structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones; "they built...

  • hull 4 facts

    The frame or body of ship.

  • building complex 3 facts

    A whole structure (as a building) made up of interconnected or related structu...

  • masonry 3 facts

    Structure built of stone or brick by a mason.

  • arcade 2 facts

    A structure composed of a series of arches supported by columns.

  • boarding 2 facts

    A structure of boards.

  • foundation 2 facts

    Lowest support of a structure; "it was built on a base of solid rock"; "he stood at the...

  • landing 2 facts

    Structure providing a place where boats can land people or goods.

  • column 2 facts

    A vertical cylindrical structure standing alone and not supporting anything (such as a m...

  • lookout 2 facts

    A structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings.

  • balcony 2 facts

    A platform projecting from the wall of a building and surrounded by a balustrade or railing...

  • body 2 facts

    The external structure of a vehicle; "the body of the car was badly rusted".

  • altar 1 facts

    A raised structure on which gifts or sacrifices to a god are made.

  • colonnade 1 facts

    Structure consisting of a row of evenly spaced columns.

  • plate 1 facts

    Structural member consisting of a horizontal beam that provides bearing and anchorage.

  • fountain 1 facts

    A structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises.

  • platform 1 facts

    Any military structure or vehicle bearing weapons.

  • lamination 1 facts

    A layered structure.

  • spiral 1 facts

    A structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops; "a coil of ro...

  • erection 0 facts

    A structure that has been erected.

  • public works 0 facts

    Structures (such as highways or schools or bridges or docks) constructed at government...

  • sail 0 facts

    Any structure that resembles a sail.

  • bascule 0 facts

    A structure or device in which one end is counterbalanced by the other (on the principle...

  • jungle gym 0 facts

    A structure of vertical and horizontal rods where children can climb and play.

  • prefab 0 facts

    A prefabricated structure.

  • deathtrap 0 facts

    Any structure that is very unsafe; where people are likely to be killed.

  • airdock 0 facts

    A large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained.

  • house of cards 0 facts

    An unstable construction with playing cards; "he built three levels of his cardcastle...

  • post and lintel 0 facts

    A structure consisting of vertical beams (posts) supporting a horizontal beam (...

  • cross 0 facts

    A wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece.

  • door 0 facts

    A structure where people live or work (usually ordered along a street or road); "the office...

  • catchment 0 facts

    A structure in which water is collected (especially a natural drainage area).

  • false bottom 0 facts

    A horizontal structure that partitions a ship or box (especially one built close to...

  • guide 0 facts

    A structure or marking that serves to direct the motion or positioning of something.

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