noun
manufactured article; work
General term for something made or manufactured; often used in contrast to natural objects.
この工場では様々な工作物を生産している。
This factory produces various manufactured articles.
noun
Legal term for a man-made structure, such as a building, bridge, or wall, especially in contexts like property law or building regulations.
法律上、この塀は工作物とみなされる。
Legally, this wall is considered a structure.